summary
Introduced
01/07/2021
01/07/2021
In Committee
01/07/2021
01/07/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/30/2021
03/30/2021
Introduced Session
2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Create a new section of Subtitle 17A of KRS Chapter 304 to define terms; require health benefit plans to provide coverage for contraception; set forth requirements for health benefit plans relating to contraceptive coverage; amend KRS 205.522 to require the Department for Medicaid Services and managed care organizations contracted to provide Medicaid benefits to comply with the new section on contraceptive coverage; amend KRS 205.6485 to require the Kentucky Children's Health Insurance Program to comply with the new section on contraceptive coverage; amend KRS 18A.225 to require the state employee health plan to comply with the new section on contraceptive coverage; amend KRS 446.350 to provide that nothing in the new section on contraceptive coverage shall be construed to violate section; EFFECTIVE January 1, 2022.
AI Summary
This bill creates a new section of Kentucky's insurance laws to require health benefit plans to provide coverage for contraceptive drugs, devices, and products, as well as related services like sterilization procedures and patient education. The bill applies these requirements to Medicaid, the Kentucky Children's Health Insurance Program, and the state employee health plan, with some exceptions for religious employers. The bill also amends the state's religious freedom law to clarify that the contraceptive coverage requirements do not violate that law. The bill takes effect on January 1, 2022.
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
to Committee on Committees (H) (on 01/07/2021)
Official Document
bill text
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/21RS/hb201.html |
| BillText | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/21RS/hb201/orig_bill.pdf |
Loading...