HB726

AN ACT relating to telehealth coverage.

Introduced·2/24/26
Bill Text

Kentucky HB726 amends telehealth coverage regulations to ensure parity with in-person services.

Kentucky HB726 modifies telehealth coverage by requiring health benefit plans to reimburse telehealth services at rates equivalent to in-person services. It prohibits plans from imposing additional requirements for telehealth services, such as prior authorization or specific technology use. The bill also mandates that telehealth providers be licensed in Kentucky or under an interstate compact to receive reimbursement.

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Where it stands

Current
Banking and Insurance Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
2
RR
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Mar 3

House

to Banking & Insurance (H)

Feb 24

House

introduced in House

Feb 24

House

to Committee on Committees (H)