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KY SB311

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Stephen Meredith

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits health insurers from modifying provider reimbursement, payment methodology, fee schedules, or claim adjudication terms through provider manuals or policy updates; any such changes require written amendment signed by both parties
  • Requires insurers to provide at least 90 days' notice for material contract changes that decrease provider payment or significantly increase administrative expenses
  • Material changes affecting provider network inclusion or membership in new/modified insurance products require written provider acceptance via signature and must be sent by certified mail
  • Providers may object in writing within 30 days to other material changes, triggering a 30-day negotiation period; if no agreement is reached, parties have 30 additional days to terminate the contract
  • Notice of proposed material changes must be sent in an orange envelope marked "ATTENTION! CONTRACT AMENDMENT ENCLOSED!" in 14-point boldface Times New Roman font; applies to contracts entered into or renewed after the effective date

Legislative Description

AN ACT relating to health insurer contracts with participating providers.

Insurance, Health

Last Action

to Committee on Committees (S)

3/2/2026

Committee Referrals

Committee on Committees3/2/2026

Full Bill Text

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