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

Last action · February 12, 2025

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Introduced February 7, 2025

House

Adjourned Sine Die

2025 Regular Session

HB401

AN ACT relating to coverage for rapid whole genome sequencing.

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 18A to define "rapid whole genome sequencing"; require any health plan offered to public employees provide coverage and reimbursement for rapid whole genome sequencing; establish conditions for coverage.

State Employees Children and Minors Actuarial Analysis Local Mandate State Employee Health Plan Mandate Diseases Health and Medical Services Research and Methods State Agencies

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This bill would require health insurance plans offered to Kentucky state government employees to cover rapid whole genome sequencing, which is a fast type of genetic testing. It sets out specific conditions under which that coverage and reimbursement must be provided. Who it may affect: Kentucky public employees and their dependents enrolled in a state government health plan.

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