Community Health Worker Bill Update: House Bill 525 Signed Into Law In the Quarter 1 newsletter this year, we shared how Grace Health was proud to sponsor House Bill 525 (HB525), also known as the Community Health Worker Bill. This bill was introduced to require Medicaid reimbursement for certain services provided by certified community health workers (CCHWs). Additionally, it aimed to establish CHW certification and direct Kentucky Children's Health Insurance Program (KCHIP) to reimburse certain services provided by CCHWs. Grace Health is thrilled to announce that HB525 was signed into law by Governor Beshear on April 7, 2022. and the act will become effective on January 1, 2023.
Gray Clinic Outreach At Grace Health, our mission guides us to show the love of Jesus through compassionate care for the whole person. Usually, our community members need physical or emotional healing but other times, they have needs that can't be met inside the clinic walls. Recently, our Gray Clinic staff recognized a person in such need. Together, they worked on a food drive for this individual and our Outreach team was blessed to deliver 8 bags of food to them. We are grateful to have employees who never hesitate to be the hands and feet of Jesus everywhere they go. Pictured are Shanda Price, Faye Gilbert, Lisa Vandermark, Pattie Couch, Sam Asher, Makenna Knuckles, and Faye Hammons. Many others donated as well that aren’t pictured.
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