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.

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.