Kentucky legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Kentucky HB740: AN ACT relating to coverage for prosthetic and orthotic devices.
Status: In committee, March 4, 2026
Create a new section of Subtitle 17A of KRS Chapter 304 to require health benefit plans to provide coverage for prosthetic devices and orthotic devices when medically necessary for certain purposes; establish minimum requirements for the required coverage; prohibit any limitation or requirements with respect to out-of-network coverage unless the limitation or requirement is not more restrictive than the restrictions or requirements applicable to out-of-network coverage for medical or surgical benefits; require the commissioner of insurance to submit a report to the Legislative Research Commission regarding implementation of the required coverage; require insurers to provide data requested by the commissioner for purposes of completing the report; require the commissioner to promulgate any necessary administrative regulations; amend KRS 164.2871 and 18A.225 to require self-insured group health plans offered by the governing board of state postsecondary education institutions and the state employee health plan to comply with prosthetic and orthotic device coverage requirements; provide that the Act applies to health benefit plans issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2027; EFFECTIVE, January 1, 2027.
What the bill says
An act relating to coverage for prosthetic and orthotic devices.
From the introduced text:
AN ACT relating to coverage for prosthetic and orthotic devices. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Kentucky: SECTION 1. A NEW SECTION OF SUBTITLE 17A OF KRS CHAPTER IS CREATED TO READ AS FOLLOWS: (1) As used in this section: (a) "Cost-sharing requirement" means a deductible, coinsurance, a copayment, or any other out-of-pocket expense requirement; (b) "Orthotic device" or "orthosis": 1. Means a custom fabricated or custom fitted device that: a. Is designed, fabricated, modified, or fitted to correct, support, or compensate for a neuromusculoskeletal disorder or acquired condition for the purpose ii. Improving alignment; iii. Preventing deformities; iv. Protecting against injury; or v. Assisting with motion or function; and b. Worn on the outside of the body to help with a structural or functional problem; and 2. Does not b. Corsets; c. Arch supports; d. Low-temperature plastic splints; e. Trusses; f. Elastic hoses; g. Canes; XXXX 2/3/2026 1:19 PM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 1862 h. Crutches; i. Soft cervical collars; j. Dental appliances; or k. Other similar devices that are carried in stock, and sold as overthe-counter items, by a drug store, department store, corset shop, or surgical supply facility; and (c) "Prosthetic device" or "prothesis": 1. Means a custom designed, fabricated, fitted, modified, or fitted and modified device to replace an …
Sponsors
- Alan Gentry (D, HD-046) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : to Banking & Insurance (H)
- : to Committee on Committees (H)
- : introduced in House
Subjects: Education, Higher, Reports Mandated, Insurance, Health, State Employee Health Plan Mandate, State Employees, Health And Medical Services, Local Mandate, Effective Dates, Delayed
Common questions
- What is HB740?
- HB740 is a bill in the Kentucky Legislature (2026 Regular Session): AN ACT relating to coverage for prosthetic and orthotic devices.
- What does HB740 do?
- In its own words: An act relating to coverage for prosthetic and orthotic devices.
- What is the status of HB740?
- In committee as of March 4, 2026. Latest action: to Banking & Insurance (H) (March 4, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB740?
- Alan Gentry (D, HD-046).
- Where is the official record for HB740?
- On the Kentucky Legislature website: https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26rs/hb740.html
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