House Briefings Scheduled

{Frankfort, Kentucky}...House Speaker Greg Stumbo has scheduled meetings for Tuesday and Wednesday in the House chamber to give lawmakers a chance to hear briefings on issues regarding budget development and managed care within the Medicaid program. At the top of the agenda for the legislative session that begins Jan. 3 is adoption of a two-year state budget. Medicaid is among the most expensive programs in the budget, and a managed care plan has been developed to help control costs. Legislative and executive branch experts will lead the briefings. All 100 state representatives have been invited.