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KY SB89

KY SB89
AN ACT relating to health benefit coverage for tobacco cessation treatment.


summary

Introduced
01/04/2017
In Committee
03/02/2017
Crossed Over
02/22/2017
Passed
03/14/2017
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/21/2017

Introduced Session

2017 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Create a new section of Subtitle 17A of KRS Chapter 304 to require insurance coverage for United States Food and Drug Administration-approved tobacco cessation medicines and services recommended by the United States Preventive Services Task Force; specify restrictions and limits of coverage; create a new section of KRS Chapter 205 to require Medicaid coverage for United States Food and Drug Administration-approved tobacco cessation medication and services recommended by the United States Preventive Services Task Force; specify restrictions and limits of coverage.

AI Summary

This bill requires insurance plans, including Medicaid, to cover all United States Food and Drug Administration-approved tobacco cessation medications and services recommended by the United States Preventive Services Task Force, such as individual, group, and telephone counseling. The bill prohibits certain restrictions on this coverage, including counseling requirements for medications, limits on the duration of services, and copayments or other out-of-pocket costs. However, the bill allows for prior authorization requirements in certain circumstances, such as for treatments exceeding recommended durations or more than two quit attempts within a 12-month period.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (6)

Last Action

signed by Governor (Acts, ch. 49) (on 03/21/2017)

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