Kentucky CHFS Medicaid · October 24, 2026 · Primary source
Public Notice regarding the GME Expansion ( May 13, 2024)
Summary
Kentucky Medicaid issued a public notice announcing an annual outpatient direct graduate medical education supplemental payment for in-state hospitals with Medicare-approved GME programs, effective July 1, 2024. The Department estimates a total fiscal impact of approximately $127.5 million. The payment covers direct costs of graduate medical education and applies to qualifying hospitals within Kentucky.
What this may mean
In-state Kentucky hospitals with Medicare-approved GME programs become eligible for an annual outpatient DGME supplemental Medicaid payment effective July 1, 2024. The $127.5 million estimated fiscal impact signals a significant new payment stream for qualifying teaching hospitals operating in Kentucky.
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