KentuckyHB 3932026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

AN ACT relating to services for Alzheimer's and related dementias.

Sponsored By: Rebecca Raymer (Republican)

Signed by Governor

Advisory Boards, Commissions, And CommitteesAged Persons And AgingDementiaDiseasesHealth And Medical ServicesPublic HealthReports MandatedState Agencies

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Council guides state dementia plan

The law creates a 16-member Alzheimer's and Related Disorders Advisory Council to guide the state plan. Members include key state agencies, two unpaid caregivers, providers, researchers, and advocates. The council meets at least quarterly; members serve two-year terms; the Governor fills vacancies within 90 days. Non-state members get reimbursement for necessary and actual expenses for council work. Each year starting December 1, the council runs a year-long priority initiative and reports on results. An updated state plan is due December 1, 2029, and every four years after.

Provider toolkit for early dementia detection

Beginning December 1, 2026, the council starts a year-long project to build a provider toolkit for early detection. The toolkit is finished by December 1, 2027, then the Office and Public Health share it with hospitals, clinics, and plans. It includes validated cognitive assessments and how to use them in Medicare annual wellness visits. It covers person-centered care planning, the Medicaid care-plan billing code, referral paths to community services, and caregiver resources. It also lists risk factors, risk-reduction steps, approved diagnostics and treatments, and continuing education.

State office coordinates dementia care

The law creates the Office of Dementia Services in the health cabinet. A full-time coordinator runs the office. The office creates and updates the state dementia plan, studies data, evaluates services, and cuts duplicate costs. It works to improve care in homes and facilities, supports training, and seeks grants to expand services. Each year by December 1, the coordinator sends lawmakers a report with progress and recommendations.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Rebecca Raymer
Republican • House

Cosponsors

Daniel Grossberg
Democrat • House
Vanessa Grossl
Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 133 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/25/2026

3rd reading, passed

Yes: 38 • No: 0

House vote • 2/3/2026