| Last Action | 03/09/26: to Banking & Insurance (H) |
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| Title | AN ACT relating to coverage for colorectal cancer examinations and laboratory tests and declaring an emergency. |
| Bill Documents | Introduced |
| Fiscal Impact Statements |
Health Mandate
Local Mandate |
| Bill Request Number | 2059 |
| Sponsor | D. Gordon |
| Summary of Original Version | Amend KRS 304.17A-257 to require health benefit plans to provide coverage for colorectal cancer examinations and laboratory tests specified in the most recent version of a Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services national coverage determination or nationally recognized clinical practice guidelines or recommendations; direct that coverage requirements for colorectal cancer examinations and laboratory tests applies to health benefit plans issued or renewed on or after the effective date of the Act; require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services or the Department for Medicaid Services to obtain federal approval, if necessary; provide authorization from the General Assembly to make changes in the Medicaid program as required under KRS 205.5372(1); EMERGENCY. |
| Index Headings of Original Version |
Effective Dates, Emergency - Colorectal cancer screenings, coverage requirement Health And Medical Services - Colorectal cancer screenings, coverage requirement Insurance, Health - Colorectal cancer screenings, coverage requirement Medicaid - Colorectal cancer screenings, coverage requirement State Agencies - Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Medicaid, federal approval State Agencies - Department for Medicaid Services, Medicaid, federal approval Health Benefit Plan Mandate - Colorectal cancer screenings, coverage requirement Local Mandate - Colorectal cancer screenings, coverage requirement |
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Last updated: 3/9/2026 7:15 PM (EDT)