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KS HB2566

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/27/2026

Primary Sponsor

Angela Stiens

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Kansas HB 2566, the "Every Body Can Move Act," requires all individual and group health insurance policies to cover prosthetic and orthotic devices at minimum levels matching Medicare standards

  • Coverage must include devices for daily activities, job functions, physical activities (running, biking, swimming, strength training), and bathing, plus all materials, components, supplies, and usage instruction

  • Replacement coverage is required when a healthcare provider determines it necessary due to physiological changes, irreparable device damage, or when repair costs exceed 60% of replacement cost

  • Insurers cannot impose separate financial requirements specific to prosthetic/orthotic coverage, cannot deny benefits based on disability, and must include at least two in-network prosthetic/orthotic providers in Kansas

  • Applies to policies executed, delivered, or renewed on or after January 11, 2027, with conflicting state laws declared null and void

Legislative Description

Enacting the every body can move act to mandate the coverage and payment for prosthetic and orthotic devices in health insurance policies.

Last Action

House Referred to Committee on Insurance

1/27/2026

Committee Referrals

Insurance1/27/2026

Full Bill Text

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