211.9523 Abolition of category of nonemergency health transportation provider -- Conversion to disabled persons carrier or ground ambulance provider. (1) The category of nonemergency health transportation provider shall be abolished effective December 31 , 1996. (2) A provider licensed as of March 31, 1996, as a nonemergency health transportation provider may apply to convert to either a disabled persons carrier pursuant to KRS 281.6185 or a ground ambulance service licensed and authorized in accordance with administrative regulations promulgated by the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services without requiring an additional certificate of need. Prior to licensure or certificate approval, the provider shall meet the respective licensing or certificate r equirements. (3) No later than August 15, 1996, the Cabinet for Human Resources shall notify each nonemergency health transportation provider of the provisions of this section and the procedures necessary to apply for the conversion. (4) To apply for the c onversion provided for in subsection (2) of this section, each nonemergency health transportation provider shall notify the appropriate agency of its intentions within ninety . (4) To apply for the c onversion provided for in subsection (2) of this section, each nonemergency health transportation provider shall notify the appropriate agency of its intentions within ninety (90) days of July 15, 1996, or cease to act as a nonemergency health transportati on provider effective December 31, 1996. Effective: April 5, 2024 History: Amended 2024 Ky. Acts ch. 94, sec. 5, effective April 5, 2024. -- Created 1996 Ky. Acts ch. 233, sec. 7, effective July 15, 1996.
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