HB21

AN ACT relating to mental health coverage in connection with pregnancy.

Introduced·1/6/26
Bill Text

Kentucky HB21 mandates mental health coverage for pregnant and postpartum individuals at risk of perinatal depression.

Kentucky HB21 requires health benefit plans to cover counseling interventions for pregnant and postpartum persons at increased risk of perinatal depression, defined as those who have suffered a miscarriage or stillbirth. This provision ensures that individuals facing such challenges receive necessary mental health support during and after pregnancy.

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Where it stands

Current
Banking and Insurance Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DDD
3
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 13

House

to Banking & Insurance (H)

Jan 6

House

introduced in House

Jan 6

House

to Committee on Committees (H)