Kentucky Medicaid Cuts Cancelled | Lexington News

Lexington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 23, 2026 · 1m

Governor Beshear delivers a major financial reprieve for Kentucky’s Medicaid providers, scrapping planned 4% reimbursement cuts thanks to an unexpected $255M corporate tax windfall and a $476M surplus — turning a $156M deficit into a historic surplus. The funds will stabilize Medicaid rates through June, fully fund senior meal programs, and preserve critical Michelle P. Waiver slots for those with intellectual or developmental disabilities. This comes after hundreds rallied in Frankfort against the cuts, highlighting their impact on families. While the governor credits strong fiscal…