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Introduced January 6, 2026

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Adjourned Sine Die
2026 Regular Session

AN ACT relating to coverage for epinephrine devices.

Create a new section of Subtitle 17A of KRS Chapter 304 to require health benefit plans to cover at least 2 medically necessary epinephrine devices per covered person; limit a covered person's cost-sharing amount to $100 annually; amend KRS 304.17A-099 to exempt the epinephrine device coverage requirement from being suspended under state law due to the triggering of federal cost defrayment requirements; amend KRS 205.522, 205.6485, 164.2871, and 18A.225 to require Medicaid, KCHIP, self-insured employer…

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This bill would require health insurance plans in Kentucky to cover at least two epinephrine devices, such as EpiPens, per person each year, with out-of-pocket costs capped at $100 annually. It applies to a wide range of plans including private insurance, Medicaid, the Kentucky Children's Health Insurance Program, state employee health plans, and health plans offered through state universities. The coverage requirement would take effect for plans issued or renewed on or after January 1,…

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Legislative History

Jan 6, 2026 · House
Introduced In House
Jan 6, 2026 · House
To Committee On Committees (H)
Jan 13, 2026 · House
To Banking & Insurance (H)

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Adam Moore

Representative · House District 045

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Erika Hancock

Representative · House District 057

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erika.hancock@kylegislature.gov
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Chad Aull

Representative · House District 079

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chad.aull@kylegislature.gov
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Ryan Bivens

Representative · House District 024

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ryan.bivens@kylegislature.gov
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George Brown

Representative · House District 077

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George.Brown@kylegislature.gov
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Adrielle Camuel

Representative · House District 093

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Adrielle.Camuel@kylegislature.gov
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Beverly Chester-Burton

Representative · House District 044

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beverly.chesterburton@kylegislature.gov
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Anne Donworth

Representative · House District 076

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anne.donworth@kylegislature.gov
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David Hale

Representative · House District 074

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David.Hale@kylegislature.gov
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J.T. Payne

Representative · House District 011

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jt.payne@kylegislature.gov
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Rachel Roarx

Representative · House District 038

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rachel.roarx@kylegislature.gov
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Pamela Stevenson

Representative · House District 043

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Pamela.Stevenson@kylegislature.gov
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Aaron Thompson

Representative · House District 098

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aaron.thompson@kylegislature.gov
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Joshua Watkins

Representative · House District 042

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joshua.watkins@kylegislature.gov
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Mitch Whitaker

Representative · House District 094

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mitchum.whitaker@kylegislature.gov

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