House
Signed By Governor
2026 Regular Session
HB164
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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.
Children and MinorsEffective Dates, DelayedHealth and Medical ServicesHealth Care ProfessionalsInsurance, HealthState EmployeesState Employee Health Plan MandateActuarial AnalysisHealth Benefit Plan MandateLocal Mandate
Introduced: January 7, 2026
Last action: April 3, 2026
Signed By Governor (Acts Ch. 26)
Legislative History
Jan 7, 2026 · House
Introduced In House
Jan 7, 2026 · House
To Committee On Committees (H)
Jan 12, 2026 · House
To Banking & Insurance (H)
Jan 28, 2026 · House
Reported Favorably, 1st Reading, To Calendar
Jan 29, 2026 · House
2nd Reading, To Rules (clerical)
Jan 30, 2026 · House
Posted For Passage In The Regular Orders Of The Day For Monday, February 02 2026 (clerical)
Feb 2, 2026 · House
3rd Reading, Passed 93-0 (clerical)
Feb 3, 2026 · Senate
Received In Senate
Primary Sponsor
Samara.Heavrin@kylegislature.gov
Co-sponsors (3)
George.Brown@kylegislature.gov
daniel.grossberg@kylegislature.gov
DJ.Johnson@kylegislature.gov