SB97

AN ACT relating to coverage for prostheses and orthoses.

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Kentucky SB97 mandates coverage for prostheses and orthoses in health benefit plans.

Kentucky SB97 requires health benefit plans to cover prostheses and orthoses, including necessary materials, components, and repairs. It mandates a reasonably adequate network of prosthetists and orthotists, with options for out-of-network referrals and reimbursements. The bill also specifies coverage for disabled children of employees and allows employees to select alternative plans if their county lacks certain services. It applies to health benefit plans issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2027.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

38 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Mar 25

12:00 PM

House Committee On Banking And Insurance

Mar 10

11:00 AM

Senate Committee On Banking And Insurance

History

Apr 7

Senate

signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 51)

Mar 31

Senate

posted for passage for concurrence in House Floor Amendment (1) and Committee Substitute (1)

Mar 31

Senate

Senate concurred in Committee Substitute (1) and Floor Amendment (1)