HOPKINSVILLE, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – On Oct. 20 Gov. Andy Beshear announced the reallocation of $9.1 million to the Aging and Independent Living appropriation for the Senior Meals program following news that Area Development Districts (ADDs) have exhausted all previously budgeted funding for the program.
The Pennyrile Area Development District (PeADD) was impacted by previous federal cuts of around $1.5 million locally, having to pivot in order to continue serving hundreds of seniors the community. In response, PACS in Christian County transitioned to a three-day-per-week food delivery schedule as a temporary solution.
According to a news release, Gov. Beshear will use $9.1 million from the $25 million General Fund appropriation in fiscal year 2026 to Medicaid for “Medicaid Reimbursement Rebasing Efforts” for the Senior Meals program. The $25 million was contingent on approval of a proposal by the General Assembly that did not occur and therefore is available for reallocation to the Aging and Independent Living appropriation unit for the Senior Meals program…