| Last Action | 01/07/26: to Committee on Committees (H) |
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| Title | AN ACT relating to coverage for hearing aids and related services. |
| Bill Documents | Introduced |
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Actuarial Analysis
Health Mandate Local Mandate State Employee Health Plan Impact |
| Bill Request Number | 1249 |
| Sponsor | S. Heavrin |
| Summary of Original Version | Amend KRS 304.17A-132 to modify the definition of "hearing aid"; increase the coverage amount for hearing aids from $1,400 to $2,500; establish network adequacy requirements relating to the provision of hearing aids and related services that are required to be covered; amend KRS 18A.225 to increase the cap on hearing aids and hearing aid-related services under the state employee health plan from $1,400 to $2,500; direct that the Act applies to health benefit plans issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2027; EFFECTIVE January 1, 2027. |
| Index Headings of Original Version |
Children And Minors - Hearing aids and related services, insurance, coverage requirements Children And Minors - Hearings aids and related services, insurance, network adequacy requirements Effective Dates, Delayed - Coverage for hearing aids and related services, January 1, 2027 Health And Medical Services - Hearing aids and related services, insurance, coverage requirements Health And Medical Services - Hearings aids and related services, insurance, network adequacy requirements Health Care Professionals - Hearing aids and related services, insurance, coverage requirements Health Care Professionals - Hearing aids and related services, insurance, network adequacy requirements Insurance, Health - Hearing aids and related services, coverage requirements State Employees - Health plan, hearing aids and related services, coverage requirements State Employee Health Plan Mandate - Hearing aids and related services, insurance, coverage requirements Actuarial Analysis - Hearing aids and related services, coverage requirements Health Benefit Plan Mandate - Hearing aids and related services, coverage requirements Local Mandate - Hearing aids and related services, insurance, coverage requirements |
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Last updated: 1/8/2026 5:04 PM (EST)