| Last Action | 02/14/25: to Banking & Insurance (H) |
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| Title | AN ACT relating to colorectal cancer screenings. |
| Bill Documents | Introduced |
| Fiscal Impact Statements |
Health Mandate
Local Mandate |
| Bill Request Number | 1443 |
| Sponsors | A. Neighbors, K. Banta |
| Summary of Original Version | Amend KRS 304.17A-257 to require coverage for all colorectal cancer examinations and laboratory tests specified in the United States Multi-Society Task Force on Colorectal Cancer guidelines for certain covered persons; require coverage for all United States Food and Drug Administration-approved bowel preparation prescribed in connection with a colorectal cancer examination or test; prohibit prior authorization requirements for colorectal cancer examinations and laboratory tests; provide an exemption from the cost sharing prohibition for Health Savings Account-qualified High Deductible Health Plans under certain circumstances; provide that the colorectal cancer examination and laboratory test coverage section applies to health benefit plans issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2026; establish construction of certain provisions for purposes of federal law and require state officials to comply; require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services or the Department for Medicaid Services to obtain federal approval, if necessary and comply with notice requirements; EFFECTIVE, in part, January 1, 2026. |
| Index Headings of Original Version |
Drugs and Medicines - FDA-approved bowel preparation, colorectal cancer screenings, coverage requirement Effective Dates, Delayed - Colorectal cancer screenings, coverage, January 1, 2026 Health and Medical Services - Colorectal cancer screenings, coverage requirement Insurance, Health - Colorectal cancer screenings, coverage Public Medical Assistance - Medicaid, colorectal cancer screenings, coverage State Agencies - Cabinet for Health and Family Services, colorectal cancer screenings, coverage, approval and notice State Agencies - Department for Medicaid Services, colorectal cancer screenings, coverage, approval and notice State Agencies - Department of Insurance, colorectal cancer screenings, coverage Medicaid - Colorectal cancer screenings, coverage |
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Last updated: 2/21/2025 4:29 PM (EST)