| Last Action | 02/14/19: to Health and Family Services (H) |
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| Title | AN ACT relating to coverage for prosthetics and orthotics. |
| Bill Documents | Introduced |
| Fiscal Impact Statement | Health Mandate |
| Bill Request Number | 123 |
| Sponsors | A. Gentry, T. Bojanowski, T. Burch, M. Cantrell, J. Donohue, D. Graham, J. Graviss, A. Hatton, K. Hinkle, J. Jenkins, N. Kulkarni, M. Sorolis, L. Willner |
| Summary of Original Version | Create a new section of KRS Chapter 304, Subtitle 17A to require health benefit plans to provide coverage for prosthetic and orthotic devices; amend KRS 304.17A-515 and 304.17A-254 to require health benefit plans to provide access to health care providers that practice in the area of prosthetics and orthotics and professionals that provide prosthetic and orthotic devices and services; amend KRS 18A.225 to require prosthetic and orthotic device coverage for the state employee health plan; amend KRS 205.560 to include prosthetic and orthotic device coverage in the scope of care for the Kentucky Medical Assistance Program; EFFECTIVE January 1, 2020. |
| Index Headings of Original Version |
Effective Dates, Delayed - Prosthetics and orthotics, coverage requirements, January 1, 2020 Health and Medical Services - Prosthetic and orthotic devices, insurance coverage, requiring Insurance, Health - Prosthetic and orthotic devices, insurance coverage, requiring Insurance, Health - Prosthetics and orthotics, health professionals, requiring access to Public Medical Assistance - Prosthetic and orthotic devices, specifying coverage for State Employees - Prosthetic and orthotic devices, requiring coverage for Medicaid - Prosthetic and orthotic devices, specifying coverage for Health Benefit Mandate - Prosthetic and orthotic devices, requiring coverage for |
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Last updated: 11/9/2023 3:08 PM (EST)