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Introduced
02/12/2026
02/12/2026
In Committee
02/12/2026
02/12/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Create a new section of Subtitle 17A of KRS Chapter 304 to establish that any health benefit plan that provides coverage for hospital, medical, or surgical expenses shall include coverage for chronic pain treatments provided by a licensed professional; amend KRS 205.522 to require Medicaid and Medicaid managed care organizations to include coverage for chronic pain treatments provided by a licensed professional; amend KRS 218A.172 to require that a health care practitioner discuss and refer or prescribe alternative chronic pain treatments before initially prescribing or dispensing a controlled substance; provide that certain provisions apply to health benefit plans issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2027; require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services or the Department for Medicaid Services to seek federal approval if they determine that such approval is necessary; provide authorization from the General Assembly to make changes to the Medicaid program as required under KRS 205.5372(1); EFFECTIVE January 1, 2027.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that health insurance plans covering hospital, medical, or surgical expenses must also cover up to twenty visits per chronic pain event for treatments like acupuncture, chiropractic care, massage therapy, physical therapy, and psychotherapy, with no referral required and with cost-sharing (deductibles, coinsurance, copays) no higher than for a primary care visit, and these provisions apply to plans issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2027. Additionally, it requires Medicaid and Medicaid managed care organizations to provide this same coverage for chronic pain treatments. Furthermore, before a healthcare practitioner initially prescribes or dispenses a controlled substance for pain, they must discuss and refer or prescribe alternative chronic pain treatments from licensed professionals, with the state agencies tasked with seeking federal approval if necessary to implement these changes, all of which become effective on January 1, 2027.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
to Committee on Committees (S) (on 02/12/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26RS/sb190.html |
| BillText | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/26RS/sb190/orig_bill.pdf |
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