Introduced

Passed Senate

Passed House

Became law

Last action · March 13, 2025

2nd Reading, To Rules

Introduced February 4, 2025

Senate

Engrossed

2025 Regular Session

SB93

AN ACT relating to coverage for hearing loss.

Amend KRS 304.17A-132 to modify coverage requirements for hearing aids and related services; amend KRS 304.17A-131 to modify coverage requirements for cochlear implants; amend KRS 205.522, 205.6485, 164.2871, and 18A.225 to require Medicaid, KCHIP, self-insured employer group plans provided by the governing board of a state postsecondary education institution, and the state employee health plan to comply with the coverage requirements for hearing aids and related services and cochlear implants; provide that various sections apply…

Children and Minors Health Benefit Plan Mandate State Employee Health Plan Mandate Local Mandate Actuarial Analysis Education, Higher Effective Dates, Delayed Insurance, Health State Agencies State Employees Medicaid Administrative Regulations and Proceedings Fiscal Note

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This bill updates Kentucky law to expand insurance coverage requirements for hearing aids, related hearing services, and cochlear implants. It would apply these requirements to a broad range of health plans, including Medicaid, the Kentucky Children's Health Insurance Program (KCHIP), the state employee health plan, and health plans offered by public colleges and universities. The changes would take effect for plans issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2026. Who it may affect: Kentuckians with hearing loss, children enrolled in KCHIP, state employees, Medicaid recipients, and employees of public colleges and universities.

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Legislative History

Mar 13, 2025 · House

2nd Reading, To Rules

Mar 12, 2025 · House

, 1st Reading, To With (1) And Committee (1-Title)

Mar 11, 2025 · House

To Health Services (H)

Mar 6, 2025 · House

To Committee On Committees (H)

Mar 6, 2025 · House

Received In House

Mar 5, 2025 · Senate

3rd Reading, 38-0 With (1)

Yea: 38

Nay: 0

Mar 4, 2025 · Senate

For Wednesday, March 05, 2025

Feb 27, 2025 · Senate

2nd Reading, To Rules

Primary Sponsor

Karen Berg

Senator · Senate District 26

Senator · Senate District 037

Co-sponsor

David.Yates@kylegislature.gov

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