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 · February 20, 2026

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Introduced February 12, 2026

House

Adjourned Sine Die

2026 Regular Session

HB634

AN ACT relating to coverage of mental health wellness examinations.

Short title: Kentucky Mental Health Wellness Act

Create a new section of Subtitle 17A of KRS Chapter 304 to define terms; require health plans to provide coverage for an annual mental health wellness examination provided by a mental health professional; require the coverage to be no less extensive than coverage for medical and surgical benefits, comply with the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008, and not be subject to any cost-sharing requirements; amend KRS 304.17C-125, 164.2871, and 18A.225 to…

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This bill would require health insurance plans in Kentucky to cover one mental health wellness visit per year with a mental health professional at no out-of-pocket cost to the patient. The coverage must be on equal footing with physical health benefits and meet federal mental health parity standards. The requirement would apply to most health plans issued or renewed starting January 1, 2027, including plans for state employees and employees of public colleges and universities. Who it may affect: Kentuckians with employer-sponsored or state health insurance, state employees, and employees and students covered under public postsecondary institution health plans.

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