21RS HB 530

Actions

Last Action	02/22/21: to Committee on Committees (H)
Title	AN ACT relating to coverage for prosthetics and orthotics.
Bill Documents	Introduced
Bill Request Number	1785
Sponsors	A. Gentry, C. Massey
Summary of Original Version	Create a new section of Subtitle 17A of KRS Chapter 304 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, 2022.
Index Headings of Original Version	Effective Dates, Delayed - Prosthetics and orthotics coverage, January 1, 2022 Health and Medical Services - Prosthetic and orthotic devices, insurance coverage Insurance, Health - Prosthetic and orthotic devices, coverage Insurance, Health - Prosthetics and orthotics, health professionals, access to Public Medical Assistance - Prosthetic and orthotic devices, coverage State Employees - Health plan, prosthetic and orthotic devices, coverage Medicaid - Prosthetic and orthotic devices, coverage