Loading chat...

KY HB453

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/21/2026

Primary Sponsor

Patrick Flannery

Click for details

Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Insurers and pharmacy benefit managers cannot require insured individuals to pay more in cost sharing for a covered prescription drug than the cash price available without insurance coverage
  • Amounts paid by or on behalf of an insured for covered prescription drugs, including cash prices up to the negotiated plan price, must count toward the insured's deductible and out-of-pocket maximum
  • Pharmacies must submit proof of any cash price paid by or on behalf of an insured to the insurer, and insurers must maintain clear procedures for receiving such documentation
  • Expands the definition of "health plan" to include short-term limited-duration coverage, student health insurance, Medicare Part D prescription drug plans, Medicare Advantage plans, and Medicare supplement coverage
  • Applies to health plans issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2027, with limited exceptions for HSA-qualified high deductible health plans until the minimum deductible is satisfied

Legislative Description

AN ACT relating to prescription drugs.

Local Mandate

Last Action

to Banking & Insurance (H)

1/29/2026

Committee Referrals

Banking and Insurance1/29/2026
Committee On Committees1/21/2026

Full Bill Text

No bill text available