AN ACT relating to coverage for hearing aids and related services.
Commonwealth of KentuckyKentuckyAmend KRS 304.17A-132 to modify the definition of "hearing aid"; increase the coverage amount for hearing aids from $1,400 to $2,500; establish network adequacy requirements relating to the provision of hearing aids and related services that are required to be covered; amend KRS 18A.225 to increase the cap on hearing aids and hearing aid-related services under the state employee health plan from $1,400 to $2,500; direct that the Act applies to health benefit plans issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2027; EFFECTIVE January 1, 2027.
- Status
- Passed
- Signed or otherwise enacted
- Status date
- Apr 3, 2026
- 223 days ago
- Current chamber
- House of Representatives
- Session
- 2026 Regular Session
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- Last action
- signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 26) · Apr 3, 2026
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Subjects
- Children and Minors
- Effective Dates, Delayed
- Health and Medical Services
- Health Care Professionals
- Insurance, Health
- State Employees
- State Employee Health Plan Mandate
- Actuarial Analysis
- Health Benefit Plan Mandate
- Local Mandate
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