FRANKFORT, Ky. —

Kentucky is stepping up to ensure older adults don’t go hungry.

Gov. Andy Beshear announced a $9.1 million transfer from a General Fund appropriation in fiscal year 2026 to Medicaid for “Medicaid Reimbursement Rebasing Efforts” for the Senior Meals program.

“This wasn’t a routine or regular movement of budgeted dollars,” Beshear said. “It required we find a usable, specific pot of money.”

The administration emphasized there have been no cuts to the program, which received $10 million for the current fiscal year. Area Development Districts have already exhausted those funds. A similar shortfall occurred last year and was covered by federal ARPA dollars and state funds, but those sources were not available this year.

“Thankfully, through the hard work of John Hicks, we

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