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Adjourned sine die. The bill was pending when the session ended, so it did not pass.

Last action · January 14, 2026

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Introduced January 7, 2026

House

Adjourned Sine Die

2026 Regular Session

HB135

AN ACT relating to coverage for breast examinations.

Amend KRS 304.17-316 to define "breast examination"; provide for annual mammogram coverage for persons ages 40 to 49 years; eliminate cost sharing for any covered breast examination; provide for construction of section; create a new section of Subtitle 17A of KRS Chapter 304 to define terms; require health benefit plans to provide coverage of preventive screenings for the detection of breast cancer for certain individuals; establish requirements for coverage; provide for construction of section; amend…

Actuarial Analysis Health Benefit Plan Mandate Local Mandate State Employee Health Plan Mandate Diseases Education, Higher Effective Dates, Delayed Health and Medical Services Insurance, Health State Employees

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This bill would require health insurance plans in Kentucky to cover breast cancer screenings, including annual mammograms for people ages 40 to 49, with no out-of-pocket costs like copays or deductibles. It would apply to private health insurance policies as well as the state employee health plan and health plans offered by self-insured public universities. These changes would take effect for plans issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2027. Who it may affect: Kentuckians with private health insurance, state government employees, and employees of public universities who are enrolled in their institution's health plan.

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