HB 169 KY

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Create new sections of Subtitle 17A of KRS Chapter 304 to define terms; require health plans to provide coverage for the diagnosis and treatment of feeding or eating disorders; prohibit insurers from using certain standards, including body mass index, to deny, limit, or restrict coverage; authorize insurers to consider certain factors when determining medical necessity or the appropriate level of care for an individual diagnosed with a feeding or eating disorder; amend KRS 304.17C-125, 304.38A-115, 205.522, 205.6485, 164.2871, and 18A.225 to require limited health services benefit plans, limited health service organizations, Medicaid, KCHIP, self-insured employer group plans provided by the governing board of a state postsecondary education institution, and the state employee health plan to comply with the coverage requirements for feeding or eating disorders; provide that various sections apply to health 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 it is determined that such approval is necessary; provide authorization from the General Assembly to make changes in the Medicaid program as required under KRS 205.5372(1); EFFECTIVE, in part, January 1, 2027.

• K. Fleming Republican · primary
• L. Willner Democratic · primary
• B. Chester-Burton Democratic · primary
• D. Grossberg Democratic · primary
• V. Grossl Republican · primary
• M. Imes Republican · primary
• K. King Republican · primary
• N. Tate Republican · primary

1. Jan 7, 2026 introduced in House · lower
2. Jan 7, 2026 to Committee on Committees (H) · lower
3. Jan 14, 2026 to Banking & Insurance (H) · lower
4. Jan 28, 2026 reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute (1) · lower
5. Jan 29, 2026 2nd reading, to Rules · lower
6. Jan 30, 2026 posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Monday, February 02 2026 · lower
7. Feb 3, 2026 3rd reading, passed 95-0 with Committee Substitute (1) · lower
8. Feb 4, 2026 received in Senate · upper
9. Feb 4, 2026 to Committee on Committees (S) · upper
10. Mar 20, 2026 to Banking & Insurance (S) · upper
11. Mar 24, 2026 reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar · lower
12. Mar 25, 2026 2nd reading, to Rules as a consent bill · lower
13. Mar 26, 2026 posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Friday, March 27 2026 · lower
14. Mar 31, 2026 3rd reading, passed 38-0 · lower
15. Mar 31, 2026 received in House · lower
16. Apr 1, 2026 enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House · lower
17. Apr 1, 2026 enrolled, signed by President of the Senate · upper
18. Apr 1, 2026 delivered to Governor · lower
19. Apr 13, 2026 signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 101) · lower