Kentucky 2018 Regular Session Status: Enacted 1 R cosponsors

SB 112 — AN ACT relating to telehealth. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 205 to require the cabinet to regulate telehealth; set requirements for the delivery of telehealth services to Medicaid recipients; require equivalent reimbursement for telehealth services; require provision of coverage and reimbursement for telehealth; prohibit the cabinet from requiring providers to be physically present with a recipient; prohibit prior authorization, medical review, or administrative clearance if not required for the in-person service; prohibit demonstration of necessity; prohibit requiring providers to be part of a telehealth network; specify that Medicaid shall not be required to provide coverage for services that are not medically necessary or pay for transmission costs; amend KRS 205.510 to define terms; amend KRS 205.559 to add telehealth; amend 304.17A-005 to redefine "telehealth"; amend KRS 304.17A-138 to require health benefit plan coverage of telehealth to the same extent as though provided in person; prohibit health benefit plans from requiring providers to be physically present with a patient; prohibit prior authorization, medical review, or administrative clearance if not required for the in-person service; prohibit demonstration of necessity; prohibit requiring providers to be part of the telehealth network or subject to Telehealth Board oversight; specify that health benefit plans shall not be required to provide coverage for services that are not medically necessary or pay for transmission costs; amend KRS 342.315 to conform; amend KRS 18A.225 to require any fully insured health benefit plans or self-insured plans issued or renewed after July 1, 2019, to public employees to comply with KRS 304.17A-138; repeal KRS 194A.125; EFFECTIVE July 1, 2019.

Last action — Signed by Governor (Acts, ch. 187)

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

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 26, 2018. Enacted.

Prognosis

Advancing 56% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 3 sponsors

    3 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

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Bill Text

Action History

  1. Signed by Governor (Acts, ch. 187)

  2. Delivered to Governor

  3. Enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House

  4. Enrolled, signed by President of the Senate

  5. Received in Senate

  6. 3rd reading, passed 65-20

  7. Placed in the Regular Orders of the Day

  8. Taken from Rules

  9. Floor amendments (1) and (2) filed

  10. Reported favorably, 2nd reading, to Rules as a Consent Bill

  11. Returned to Health and Family Services (H)

  12. 1st reading

  13. Taken from Health and Family Services (H)

  14. Posted in committee

  15. To Health and Family Services (H)

  16. Received in House

  17. Passed 36-0 with Committee Substitute (1) & floor amendments (2) and (3)

  18. Floor amendment (1) withdrawn

  19. 3rd reading

  20. Placed in the Orders of the Day for Monday, February 26

  21. Taken from the Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 27

  22. Posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 27, 2018

  23. Floor amendment (3) filed to Committee Substitute

  24. Floor amendment (2) filed to Committee Substitute

  25. Floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute

  26. 2nd reading, to Rules

  27. Reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute (1)

  28. To Health & Welfare (S)

  29. Introduced in Senate

Sponsors

  • R. Alvarado · Primary
  • C. Embry Jr. · Primary
  • Mike Wilson · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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3 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 135 not signed on

Sponsors (3)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (135)

135 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 112?
SB 112 is sponsored by R. Alvarado, C. Embry Jr., and Mike Wilson (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 112?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 26, 2018. Enacted.
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