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KY HB740

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/25/2026

Primary Sponsor

Alan Gentry

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires all health benefit plans in Kentucky to cover medically necessary prosthetic and orthotic devices for daily living, job-related activities, personal hygiene, and physical activities including running, biking, and swimming

  • Mandates coverage for up to 3 prosthetic or orthotic devices per affected limb per covered person during a 3-year period, including all components, materials, fitting, training, repair, and replacement

  • Allows early replacement of devices less than 3 years old if there is documented change in the patient's condition, irreparable device damage, or repair costs exceeding 60% of device cost

  • Applies to state employee health plans, self-insured plans offered by state postsecondary institutions, and all health benefit plans issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2027

  • Requires the Insurance Commissioner to submit a report by July 1, 2033 on implementation of the coverage requirements, including claims data from plan years 2027-2031

Legislative Description

AN ACT relating to coverage for prosthetic and orthotic devices.

Local Mandate

Last Action

to Banking & Insurance (H)

3/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Banking and Insurance3/4/2026
Committee On Committees2/25/2026

Full Bill Text

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