An act relating to coverage for hearing aids and related services.
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Reached a final decision
Became law
Derived from the official record below.
Officially: “AN ACT relating to coverage for hearing aids and related services.” Read the full text
2026 regular session
What it does
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 J
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Where it is
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introduced in House · Jan 7, 2026
to Committee on Committees (H) · Jan 7, 2026
to Banking & Insurance (H) · Jan 12, 2026
reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar · Jan 28, 2026
2nd reading, to Rules · Jan 29, 2026
posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Monday, February 02 2026 · Jan 30, 2026
3rd reading, passed 93-0 · Feb 2, 2026
received in Senate · Feb 3, 2026
to Committee on Committees (S) · Feb 3, 2026
to Banking & Insurance (S) · Mar 13, 2026
reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar · Mar 17, 2026
2nd reading, to Rules as a consent bill · Mar 18, 2026
posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 25 2026 · Mar 24, 2026
3rd reading, passed 38-0 · Mar 25, 2026
received in House · Mar 26, 2026
enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House · Mar 26, 2026
enrolled, signed by President of the Senate · Mar 26, 2026
delivered to Governor · Mar 26, 2026
signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 26) · Apr 3, 2026
The numbers
4
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: 04/03/26: signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 26).