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Passed House

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Became law

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

Last action · March 9, 2026

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Introduced March 2, 2026

House

Adjourned Sine Die

2026 Regular Session

HB822

AN ACT relating to coverage for colorectal cancer examinations and laboratory tests and declaring an emergency.

Amend KRS 304.17A-257 to require health benefit plans to provide coverage for colorectal cancer examinations and laboratory tests specified in the most recent version of a Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services national coverage determination or nationally recognized clinical practice guidelines or recommendations; direct that coverage requirements for colorectal cancer examinations and laboratory tests applies to health benefit plans issued or renewed on or after the effective date of the Act; require the Cabinet for…

Effective Dates, Emergency Health and Medical Services Insurance, Health Medicaid State Agencies Health Benefit Plan Mandate Local Mandate

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This bill would require health insurance plans in Kentucky to cover colorectal cancer screenings and related lab tests, with coverage standards tied to the most current federal or nationally recognized medical guidelines. It also directs the state to seek any necessary federal approval to apply these requirements to Medicaid. The emergency designation means it would take effect immediately upon becoming law. Who it may affect: Kentuckians with private health insurance plans or Medicaid coverage who need colorectal cancer screenings.

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