Commonwealth of Kentucky
Office of the Governor

Statement from Gov. Beshear on Senate Bill 110

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 24, 2011)—“Access to quality health care is a critical issue for families across the Commonwealth.  After careful consideration, along with meetings with many interested parties, today I signed Senate Bill 110 to give Kentuckians greater access to necessary eye care.  A review by the Department of Medicaid finds that this legislation has little or no fiscal impact on the Medicaid budget.  This bill passed overwhelmingly in both legislative chambers (81-14 in the House and 33-3 in the Senate), showing broad bi-partisan support.  And finally, in order to ensure the highest degree of oversight, I will be meeting with the Board of Optometric Examiners to make sure that providers of these services undergo extensive training. I believe this new law will mean more Kentuckians can get the eye care they need.”