Kansas b2025_26 Biennium Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

HB2677 — Mandating health insurance plans to provide coverage and payment for hearing aids for children under the age of 18.

Last action — Died in Committee

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 04, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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In plain language

The bill mandates health insurance coverage for hearing aids for children under 18.

This bill requires health insurance plans to cover hearing aids for children under 18 years old. It also includes a provision for an exemption regarding this coverage.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means families with children needing hearing aids could have insurance coverage for these devices.

Summary

AN ACT concerning insurance; relating to health insurance coverage; mandating health insurance policies to provide coverage and payment for hearing aids for children under the age of 18; providing for an exemption for such coverage.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Died in Committee

  2. Referred to House Committee on Insurance

  3. Introduced

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 164 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (164)

164 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB2677 do?
AN ACT concerning insurance; relating to health insurance coverage; mandating health insurance policies to provide coverage and payment for hearing aids for children under the age of 18; providing for an exemption for such coverage.
Who sponsors HB2677?
HB2677 is sponsored by Steven K. Howe (Republican).
What is the current status of HB2677?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 04, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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