HB822

AN ACT relating to coverage for colorectal cancer examinations and laboratory tests and declaring an emergency.

Introduced·3/2/26
Bill Text

Kentucky HB822 mandates coverage for colorectal cancer examinations and laboratory tests for individuals aged 45 and older or at high risk.

Kentucky HB822 requires health benefit plans to cover colorectal cancer examinations and laboratory tests for individuals aged 45 and older or at high risk. The coverage must include FDA-approved bowel preparations and adhere to guidelines from the American Cancer Society, National Comprehensive Cancer Network, and United States Preventive Services Task Force. The bill also mandates that the coverage not be subject to prior authorization, deductibles, coinsurance, or other cost-sharing requirements.

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Where it stands

Current
Banking and Insurance Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Mar 9

House

to Banking & Insurance (H)

Mar 2

House

introduced in House

Mar 2

House

to Committee on Committees (H)