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KY HB25
KY HB25AN ACT relating to coverage for scalp cooling systems used in connection with chemotherapy treatment for breast cancer.
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Introduced
01/06/2026
01/06/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Create a new section of Subtitle 17A of KRS Chapter 304 to define terms; require health plans to provide coverage for scalp cooling systems used in connection with chemotherapy treatment for breast cancer; suspend the coverage requirement's application to qualified health plans if the state would be required to make cost defrayal payments; amend KRS 304.17A-099 to conform; amend KRS 304.17C-125, 164.2871, and 18A.225 to require limited health service benefit plans, self-insured employer plans provided by the governing board of a state postsecondary education institution, and the state employee health plan to comply with the coverage requirement for scalp cooling systems; provide that certain provisions apply to health plans issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2027; EFFECTIVE, in part, January 1, 2027.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that health plans, including insurance policies, contracts, and self-insured plans, must cover scalp cooling systems, which are devices used to reduce hair loss during chemotherapy for breast cancer, to the extent permitted by federal law. It also specifies that this coverage requirement will not apply to qualified health plans if the state would be required to pay for the cost of this coverage. The bill further extends this coverage requirement to limited health service benefit plans, self-insured employer plans offered by state postsecondary education institutions, and the state employee health plan. These provisions will take effect for health plans issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2027.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
to Banking & Insurance (H) (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26RS/hb25.html |
| BillText | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/26RS/hb25/orig_bill.pdf |
| Local Mandate Fiscal Impact | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/note/26RS/hb25/LM.pdf |
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