States / Kentucky / HB 135

HB 135 In Committee

AN ACT relating to coverage for breast examinations.

Introduced
In Committee
Floor
Crossed Over
Passed
Enacted

Amend KRS 304.17-316 to define "breast examination"; provide for annual mammogram coverage for persons ages 40 to 49 years; eliminate cost sharing for any covered breast examination; provide for construction of section; create a new section of Subtitle 17A of KRS Chapter 304 to define terms; require health benefit plans to provide coverage of preventive screenings for the detection of breast cancer for certain individuals; establish requirements for coverage; provide for construction of section; amend KRS 164.2871 and 18A.225 to require self-insured state postsecondary education institution group health plans and the state employee health plan to comply with breast examination coverage requirements; apply sections to health insurance policies, plans, certificates, and contracts issued, renewed, or delivered on or after January 1, 2027; EFFECTIVE January 1, 2027.

Chamber
House
Introduced
Jan 7, 2026
Last action
Jan 14, 2026 — to Banking & Insurance (H)
Session
2026RS
Momentum
29 · Low