KRS 205.638

Notwithstanding KRS 205.640 or any other provision of the Kentucky Revised Statutes to the contrary, the amount of twenty-six million six hundred seventy-three thousand seven hundred sixty-four dollars ($26,673,764) from hospital provider tax collections under KRS 142.303 during state fiscal year 2008-2009 and continuing annually thereafter, shall be matched with federal funds and used solely to continue the enhancements implemented in state fiscal years 2006 and 2007 to inpatient payments to hospitals in the Commonwealth, including those hospitals paid under managed care arrangements. Any payments due pursuant to this section shall be made by July 30 of each state fiscal year.