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KACo Opioid Settlement Resource Library


This resource library contains links to settlement resources, including the settlement agreement and distribution schedules, information about the Kentucky Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission, resources from NACo and John Hopkins University. This page will be updated as more information and resources become available. 

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Frequently Asked Questions

This page is updated frequently with the latest questions and answers for county officials as they navigate their opioid settlement funds.

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Opioid Settlement News


April 24, 2025
Counties will begin receiving Kroger opioid settlement funds soon
Assuming all payment information has been correctly submitted or updated with BrownGreer, counties should expect funds for payment years 1 and 2 to begin arriving on April 30.
April 24, 2025
Counties lead the way: webinar to spotlight innovative opioid treatment approaches
Leaders who are redefining what treatment access looks like at the county level will be featured in this one-hour session, including leaders from Hardin and Boyd counties, as well as the University of Kentucky’s College of Public Health.
April 17, 2025
KACo joins national network addressing opioid crisis
New National Association of Counties cohort joins state associations of counties to share best practices in implementing opioid settlement funds.
April 11, 2025
Counties to receive notification regarding the Kroger opioid settlement
Email sent from the Attorney General’s office in anticipation of a formal notice; county contacts will receive email from BrownGreer on April 14
April 10, 2025
Webinar recap: opioid solutions series - recovery supports
The Kentucky Association of Counties (KACo) Leadership Institute’s April webinar, part of its series on opioid solutions, took a deep dive into recovery supports across the state.
April 04, 2025
KACo Leadership Institute: Opioid Solutions Monthly Webinar Series – Recovery Supports
Recovery supports are essential in providing individuals with the resources, community, and advocacy needed for sustained recovery.
April 04, 2025
Collaboration and accountability guide use of opioid settlement funds in Kentucky
Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission offers insights on successful projects
March 27, 2025
Grants totaling $19.8 million to support addiction recovery and prevention efforts
Opioid abatement commission announces latest grant recipients