Kentucky Code § KRS 222.311

Hospitals not to deny treatment on grounds of substance use disorder -- Length of treatment
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(1) No hospital shall deny treatment to a person solely because of his or her substance use disorder. (2) Any intoxicated person admitted to a licensed substance use disorder program or a hospital licensed to provide chemical dependency treatment or detoxification services, shall receive treatment at the program or hospital for as long as the person wishes to remain, or until benefits expire, or the admi nistrator determines that treatment will no longer benefit the person.

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