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HB 164

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AN ACT relating to coverage for hearing aids and related services.
About This Bill
Latest Action · Apr 3, 2026
signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 26)
Session
2026RS
Introduced
Jan 7, 2026
Primary Sponsor
S. Heavrin· primary

Summary

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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.

Subjects

Actuarial AnalysisChildren And MinorsEffective Dates, DelayedHealth And Medical ServicesHealth Benefit Plan MandateHealth Care ProfessionalsInsurance, HealthLocal MandateState Employee Health Plan MandateState Employees

Co-sponsors (3)

G. Brown Jr. · primary
D. Grossberg · primary
DJ Johnson · primary

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