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Introduced
02/11/2021
02/11/2021
In Committee
02/22/2021
02/22/2021
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 211.185 to define contraceptive services; provide that "foundational public health programs" includes contraceptive services; 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 that statute; EFFECTIVE, in part, January 1, 2022.
AI Summary
This bill creates a new section of Kentucky's insurance code to require health benefit plans to provide coverage for contraceptive drugs, devices, procedures, patient education, and related follow-up services. It also amends existing laws to ensure the Medicaid program, the Kentucky Children's Health Insurance Program, and the state employee health plan comply with the new contraceptive coverage requirements. The bill includes an exemption for religious employers who object to providing contraceptive coverage for religious reasons, and clarifies that the new contraceptive coverage requirements do not violate Kentucky's law protecting the free exercise of religion. The new contraceptive coverage requirements take effect on January 1, 2022.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
to Health & Welfare (S) (on 02/22/2021)
Official Document
bill text
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/21RS/sb250.html |
| Local Mandate Fiscal Impact | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/note/21RS/sb250/LM.pdf |
| BillText | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/21RS/sb250/orig_bill.pdf |
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