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; to suspend the the coverage requirement for certain formulas as applied to qualified health plans if cost defrayment required by the state; amend KRS 304.17A-145 to require coverage for breastfeeding and lactation services without a prescription and in conjunction with the birth of each child; amend KRS 205.522 to require Medicaid to comply with the coverage requirements for formulas and breastfeeding…

Introduced: February 19, 2025

Last action: February 26, 2025

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This bill would require most Kentucky health insurance plans, including Medicaid, the state employee health plan, KCHIP, and plans offered through public universities, to cover certain infant and child formulas as well as breastfeeding and lactation services and equipment without requiring a prescription. The coverage requirements for formulas and breastfeeding support would apply to plans issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2026. A temporary exception is included that could pause the formula coverage…

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