House Bill 361

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Last Action 02/14/19: to Health and Family Services (H)
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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02/13/19
  • introduced in House
02/14/19
  • to Health and Family Services (H)


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