HB169

AN ACT relating to coverage for feeding or eating disorders.

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Kentucky HB169 requires health plans to cover feeding or eating disorders.

Kentucky HB169 mandates that health plans provide coverage for the diagnosis and treatment of feeding or eating disorders, including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, atypical anorexia nervosa, binge-eating disorder, and any other specified in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. The bill also prohibits the use of certain standards, such as body mass index or ideal body weight, to deny, limit, or restrict coverage for these disorders. Effective January 1, 2027, health plans must comply with these provisions.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

38 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Mar 24

11:00 AM

Senate Committee On Banking And Insurance

Mar 16

11:00 AM

Medicaid Oversight And Advisory Board

History

Apr 13

House

signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 101)

Apr 1

House

enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House

Apr 1

House

enrolled, signed by President of the Senate