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HB 164

Kentucky House of Representatives bill in Session 26RS.

Status: enacted. Latest action: April 3, 2026.

AN ACT relating to coverage for hearing aids and related services.

Bill ID KY-26RS-HB-164
Session 26RS
Status enacted
House of Representatives enacted 2026-04-03
Labor / Employment
Summary

Amend KRS 304.17A-132 to modify the definition of "hearing aid""; increase the coverage amount for hearing aids from $1, 400 to $2, 500; establish network adequacy requirements relating to the provision of hearing aids and related services that are required to be covered; amend KRS 18A.225 to increase the cap on hearing aids and hearing aid-related services under the state employee health plan from $1, 400 to $2, 500; direct that the Act applies to health benefit plans issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2027; EFFECTIVE January 1, 2027."

Sponsor
Samara Heavrin
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-01-07 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-04-03 Status enacted
2026-04-03 Latest Action 04/03/26: signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 26)
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