The purchase of drugs and supplies is an ancillary
service that may be provided for a reasonable period of time in support of
other substantial rehabilitation services.
The Department may pay average wholesale price for
prescribed drugs. This limit will be based on the cost of the drug plus a
dispensing fee as established by the Kentucky Medical Assistance Division. The
authorization will include the drug name, National Drug Code Number,
prescription quantity, dealer cost and dispensing fee.
Prescription medications are to be purchased following
the established procedure outlined on the Prescription Medication form.
It is not the responsibility of the Department to
provide maintenance medications. The Department is not responsible for the
continuing purchase of medications necessary for such disabilities as diabetes
or epilepsy except when necessary for the completion of the rehabilitation
program. Numerous comparable benefits are available for prescription
medications and should be utilized when available.
