HB 822 KY
AN ACT relating to coverage for colorectal cancer examinations and laboratory tests and declaring an emergency.
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Summary
Amend KRS 304.17A-257 to require health benefit plans to provide coverage for colorectal cancer examinations and laboratory tests specified in the most recent version of a Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services national coverage determination or nationally recognized clinical practice guidelines or recommendations; direct that coverage requirements for colorectal cancer examinations and laboratory tests applies to health benefit plans issued or renewed on or after the effective date of the Act; require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services or the Department for Medicaid Services to obtain federal approval, if necessary; provide authorization from the General Assembly to make changes in the Medicaid program as required under KRS 205.5372(1); EMERGENCY.
Sponsor (1)
- D. Gordon Republican · primary
Action history (3)
- Mar 2, 2026 introduced in House · lower
- Mar 2, 2026 to Committee on Committees (H) · lower
- Mar 9, 2026 to Banking & Insurance (H) · lower
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