KNY LEG Coverage for Breast Exams


On Apr. 5, KNY LEG enacted bill on coverage for breast examinations.


  • KNY LEG enacted HB 115, entitled An act relating to coverage for breast examinations.
  • Makes amendments to KNY INS 304.17-316, regarding coverage for mammograms.
  • Conforming amendments made to KNY INS 304.17A-096, KNY INS 304.17A-133, KNY INS 304.18-098, KNY INS 304.32-1591, and also amends KNY INS 304.38-1935.
  • Amends KNY LEG 18A.225 and KNY LEG 164.2871 regarding health plan coverage.
  • Bill Provisions
  • Prohibits cost-sharing requirements for any covered diagnostic breast examination.
  • Also prohibited for supplemental exams; provides for additional coverage if required.
  • Certain exemptions to health savings account-qualified high deductible health plans.
  • Requires State employee health plan and self-insured employer group health plans provided by governing board of a State post-secondary education institution to comply.
  • Legislative History
  • On Jan. 3, 2024, bill introduced in House; on Feb. 5, 2024, bill was passed in House.
  • On Feb. 6, 2024, bill delivered to Senate; on Mar. 28, 2024, bill passed in the Senate.
  • On Mar. 28, 2024, bill was sent to governor; on Apr. 5, 2024, bill signed by governor.
  • Effectiveness
  • HB 115 becomes effective on Jan. 1, 2025.

Regulators KNY LEG
Entity Types Ins
Reference Bill HB115, 4/5/2024; Citation: *KNY INS* 304.17-316, 304.17A-096, 304.17A-133, 304.18-098, 304.32-1591, 304.38-1935; *KNY LEG* 18A.225, 164.2871;
Functions Claims/Accelerated Benefits; Compliance; Financial; Legal; Product Administration
Countries United States of America
Category
State
Products Health Savings Account; Insurance; Insurance-Health
Regions Am
Rule Type Final
Rule Date 4/5/2024
Effective Date 1/1/2025
Rule Id 207685
Linked to N/A
Reg. Last Update 4/5/2024
Report Section US Insurance

Last substantive update on 04/10/2024