Kentucky House Bill 822: AN ACT relating to coverage for colorectal cancer examinations and laboratory tests and declaring an emergency.

Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session

What it does

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 Health and Family Services or the Department for Medicaid Services to obtain federal approval, if necessary; provide authorization from the General Assembly to make changes in the Medicaid program as required under KRS 205.5372(1); EMERGENCY.

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to Banking & Insurance (H) (2026-03-09)

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