HB 164
AN ACT relating to coverage for hearing aids and related services.
In Plain Language
This bill increases insurance coverage for hearing aids from $1,400 to $2,500 for both regular health plans and the state employee health plan. It also updates the definition of what counts as a hearing aid and requires insurance companies to have enough hearing aid providers in their networks. These changes take effect for insurance plans starting January 1, 2027.
Official 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
S. Heavrin (Republican-18)
Cosponsors
3 listed
Latest action
signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 26)
Apr 3, 2026
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