22RS HB 466

House Bill 466

Actions

Last Action	02/08/22: to Committee on Committees (H)
Title	AN ACT relating to the regulation of air ambulance services.
Bill Documents	Introduced
Bill Request Number	1201
Sponsor	D. Frazier Gordon
Summary of Original Version	Create a new section of Subtitle 5 of KRS Chapter 304 to provide that certain air ambulance providers or other entities are engaged in the business of insurance; require certain air ambulance services or other entities to obtain and maintain a certificate of authority or license from the commissioner; provide that air ambulance memberships shall be considered a limited health service benefit plan subject to the applicable provisions of the chapter; create a new section of Subtitle 12 of KRS Chapter 304 to require entities selling air ambulance memberships to make disclosures; create a new section of Subtitle 17C of KRS Chapter 304 to require entities that operate air ambulance membership programs to implement a patient advocacy program; prohibit enforcement in a manner that conflicts with federal law; amend KRS 304.1-120, 304.17C-010, and 304.38A-010 to conform; establish a time frame for implementation of patient advocacy program provisions; include purpose provisions; EFFECTIVE April 15, 2023.
Index Headings of Original Version	Effective Dates, Delayed - Air ambulance memberships, April 15, 2023 Emergency Medical Services - Air ambulance memberships, disclosure, requirements Emergency Medical Services - Air ambulance memberships, insurance Emergency Medical Services - Air ambulance memberships, patient advocacy program, implementation Insurance, Health - Air ambulance memberships, disclosure, requirements Insurance, Health - Air ambulance memberships, patient advocacy program, implementation