House Bill 589

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Last Action 02/22/23: to Committee on Committees (H)
Title AN ACT relating to coverage for cranial conditions.
Bill Documents Introduced
Bill Request Number 430
Sponsor K. Moser
Summary of Original Version Create new sections of Subtitle 17A of KRS Chapter 304 to require health benefit plans to provide coverage for the treatment of plagiocephaly; prohibit certain restrictions on coverage for the treatment of plagiocephaly; require health benefit plans to provide coverage for cranial banding when prescribed by a health care provider; prohibit certain restrictions on coverage for cranial banding; amend KRS 205.522, 205.6485, 164.2871, and 18A.225 to require Medicaid, KCHIP, self-insured employer plans offered by state postsecondary education institutions, and the state employee health plan to comply with the coverage requirements for the treatment of plagiocephaly and cranial banding; apply provisions to health benefit plans issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2024; require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to seek federal approval if necessary; EFFECTIVE, in part, January 1, 2024.
Index Headings of Original Version Education, Higher - Self-insured group plans, cranial conditions, coverage requirements
Effective Dates, Delayed - Cranial conditions, coverage requirements, January 1, 2024
Health and Medical Services - Cranial conditions, coverage requirements
Insurance, Health - Cranial conditions, coverage requirements
Public Medical Assistance - Medicaid and KCHIP, cranial conditions, coverage requirements
State Agencies - Cabinet for Health and Family Services, waiver application
State Employees - Health plan, cranial conditions, coverage requirements
Medicaid - Cranial conditions, coverage requirements
Children and Minors - KCHIP, cranial conditions, coverage requirements

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02/22/23
  • introduced in House
  • to Committee on Committees (H)


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