Bill > HB369

This bill amends existing Kentucky law to include post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as a qualifying medical condition for veterans to receive hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT), which is a treatment involving breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized chamber. Specifically, the bill adds PTSD to the list of conditions for which a veteran can be considered an "eligible patient" for HBOT, provided they have a diagnosis of PTSD attested to by their healthcare provider, a prescription for HBOT, and provide written informed consent. This informed consent process requires a detailed explanation of HBOT, its potential outcomes, and the veteran's financial responsibility for the treatment, ensuring veterans are fully aware of the implications before undergoing this therapy for PTSD.