Title XVIII, Public Health

by secretary when emergency exists -- Appeal and hearing. (1) At the beginning of each fiscal year, the secretary of the Cabinet for Health and Family Services shall allocate available funds to the boards for mental health or individuals with an intellectual disability or nonprof…

In addition to the powers and duties already conferred upon him by the law, the secretary of the Cabinet for Health and Family Services shall: (1) Promulgate policies and regulations governing eligibility of community programs for mental health or individuals with an intellectual…

program. In order to provide the necessary funds to establish and operate a services program for mental health or individuals with an intellectual disability and to establish and maintain a clinic, any city or county coming under the provisions of KRS 210.370 to 210.460 may contr…

disability -- Governing board. (1) It is the intent of this section to create a taxing district for mental health or individuals with an intellectual disability by operation of law in each county coming under the provisions of KRS 210.370 to 210.460, in order to implement KRS 210…

disability. (1) If, after the establishment of the taxing district for mental health or individuals with an intellectual disability as provided for in this section, KRS 210.460, and KRS 210.470, the tax levying authorities in member areas of the district, in the opinion of the co…

treatment providers for involuntary treatment under KRS 222.433 and 222.434. Regional community boards for mental health or individuals with an intellectual disability shall, on at least an annual basis, submit the following lists to the circuit clerks in each board's region: (1)…

(1) The regional community boards for mental health or individuals with an intellectual disability established under KRS 210.370 shall institute regional planning councils for the purpose of conducting assessment and strategic planning. The councils shall be attached to the commu…

(1) The regional planning councils shall meet as often as necessary to accomplish their purpose. (2) The regional planning councils shall: (a) Assess in the region the needs of individuals with mental illness, substance use disorders, and dual diagnoses; (b) 1. Study the regional…

The interstate compact on mental health is hereby enacted into law and entered into by this state with all other states legally joining therein as follows: The contracting states solemnly agree that: ARTICLE I The party states find that the proper and expeditious treatment of the…

The Governor is authorized and empowered to designate an officer who shall be the compact administrator and who, acting jointly with like officers of other party states, shall have power to promulgate rules and regulations to carry out more effectively the terms of the compact. T…

The compact administrator is authorized and empowered to enter into supplementary agreements with appropriate officials of other states pursuant to Articles VII and XI of the compact. In the event that such supplementary agreements shall require or contemplate the use of any inst…

The compact administrator, subject to the approval of the secretary of the Finance and Administration Cabinet, may make or arrange for any payments necessary to discharge any financial obligations imposed upon this state by the compact or by any supplementary agreement entered in…

and supports for persons with an intellectual disability and other developmental disabilities -- Construction of KRS 210.570 to 210.577. The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Kentucky hereby finds and declares that: (1) Assistance and support to citizens of the Commonwealth…

Intellectual Disability and Other Developmental Disabilities -- Membership -- Chair -- Compensation. (1) There is created the Kentucky Commission on Services and Supports for Individuals with an Intellectual Disability and Other Developmental Disabilities. The commission shall co…

(1) The commission created in KRS 210.575 shall meet at least quarterly or upon the call of the chair, the request of four (4) or more members, or the request of the Governor. (2) The commission shall serve in an advisory capacity to accomplish the following: (a) Advise the Gover…

KRS 210.710 to 210.760 may be cited as the "Patient Liability Act of 1978."

(1) "Cabinet" means the Cabinet for Health and Family Services. (2) "Facility" means a hospital or other institution operated or utilized by the cabinet for the mentally ill, individuals with an intellectual disability, or respiratory disease patients. (3) "Homestead" means a pla…

(1) Every patient admitted to a facility operated or utilized by the cabinet, except prisoners transferred pursuant to KRS 202A.201, shall be charged for their board, maintenance and treatment pursuant to this section and the cabinet may sue in the Franklin Circuit Court or Frank…

The following shall be exempt from liability for patient's board, maintenance and treatment charges: (1) Any parents' liability for charges for board, maintenance and treatment at facilities operated or utilized by the cabinet that exceed the cost of caring for a normal child at …

The secretary may adopt rules and regulations for carrying out the provisions of KRS 210.710 to 210.760 and for participation in federal programs.

Nothing in KRS 210.710 to 210.760 shall be construed to preclude participation in federal programs.

As used in KRS 210.770 to 210.795, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Mental impairment" includes an intellectual disability, organic brain syndrome, emotional or mental illness, and specific learning disabilities; (2) "Person with a disability" means someone with a phys…

(1) There is hereby created the Hart-Supported Living Council for services to persons with a disability and their families. (2) (a) The Hart-Supported Living Council shall be composed of eleven (11) members. The secretary and the executive director of the Kentucky Housing Corpora…

(1) The Hart-Supported Living Council shall be responsible for making recommendations to the cabinet for: (a) A budget and priorities for fund allocations for supported living services for persons with disabilities within the Commonwealth; (b) Standards for quality assurance for …

(1) Only a person with a disability who is a resident of Kentucky or whose family or guardian is a resident of Kentucky is eligible to apply for a Hart-Supported Living Program grant. The person may be living with a family member, independently, or be in a congregate setting and …

Administrative regulations. (1) The cabinet, in cooperation with the Hart-Supported Living Council, shall establish standards for the administration of the Hart-Supported Living Program. The purpose of these standards is to ensure that a person with a disability receives supporte…

(1) Any officer who violates KRS 210.110 shall be fined not less than five hundred dollars ($500) nor more than five thousand dollars ($5,000) and his office or appointment shall without further action be vacant. (2) Any person who willfully violates KRS 210.130 or 210.220 shall …

Any person who willfully causes or conspires with or assists another in causing: (1) The unwarranted hospitalization of any individual under the provisions of KRS Chapter 210; or (2) The denial to any individual of any of the rights accorded to him under the provisions of KRS Cha…

(1) Any person who takes a lawfully involuntarily hospitalized patient or resident from any state hospital without the consent of authorized staff physician, or who entices, assists or encourages any such patient or resident to escape, shall be fined not more than five hundred do…