Introduced

Passed House

Passed Senate

Became law

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

Last action · January 21, 2026

To Banking & Insurance (H)

Introduced January 13, 2026

House

Adjourned Sine Die

2026 Regular Session

HB365

AN ACT relating to coverage for the care of children.

Amend KRS 304.17A-258 to require health benefit plans to provide coverage for certain formulas; suspend the coverage requirement's application to qualified health plans if the state would be required to make cost defrayal payments; amend KRS 304.17A-145 to require coverage for breastfeeding and lactation services in conjunction with the birth and without a prescription; amend KRS 304.17A-099 to conform; amend KRS 205.522 to require Medicaid to comply with the coverage requirements for formulas; amend KRS…

Children and Minors Education, Higher Effective Dates, Delayed Insurance, Health Medicaid State Agencies State Employees Women Actuarial Analysis Health Benefit Plan Mandate Local Mandate State Employee Health Plan Mandate

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This bill would require most Kentucky health insurance plans, including Medicaid, the state employee health plan, and college employee plans, to cover certain medically necessary infant formulas and breastfeeding and lactation services. The lactation coverage would apply without requiring a prescription and in connection with childbirth. Most provisions would take effect for health plans issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2027. Who it may affect: new and expectant mothers, infants requiring specialized formula, state employees, Medicaid recipients, and employees of public colleges and universities.

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