KentuckyAN ACT relating to coverage for hearing aids and related services.
What it does
Amend KRS 304.17A-132 to modify the definition of "hearing aid"; increase the coverage amount for hearing aids from $1,400 to $2,500; establish network adequacy requirements relating to the provision of hearing aids and related services that are required to be covered; amend KRS 18A.225 to increase the cap on hearing aids and hearing aid-related services under the state employee health plan from $1,400 to $2,500; direct that the Act applies to health benefit plans issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2027; EFFECTIVE January 1, 2027.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Apr 3signed by Governor Andy Beshear (Acts Ch. 26)Became Law
- Mar 26delivered to Governor
- Mar 26enrolled, signed by President of the SenateTo Governor
- Mar 26enrolled, signed by Speaker of the HouseMajor
- Mar 26received in House
- Mar 253rd reading, passed 38-0Passed Senate
- Vote recorded CONSENT PASSAGE OF HB 164. Result: pass.Upper
- Mar 24posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 25 2026
- Mar 182nd reading, to Rules as a consent billMinor
- Mar 17reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent CalendarMinor
- Mar 13to Banking & Insurance (S)Minor
- Feb 3to Committee on Committees (S)Minor
- Feb 3received in Senate
- Feb 23rd reading, passed 93-0Passed House
- Vote recorded Pass. Result: pass.Lower
- Jan 30posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Monday, February 02 2026
- Jan 292nd reading, to RulesMinor
- Jan 28reported favorably, 1st reading, to CalendarMinor
- Jan 12to Banking & Insurance (H)Minor
- Jan 7to Committee on Committees (H)Minor
- Jan 7introduced in HouseIntroduced