HB 528 — AN ACT relating to coverage for substance use disorder.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 528 do?

Create a new section of Subtitle 17A of KRS Chapter 304 to require certain health insurance policies, plans, certificates, and contracts to provide coverage for the treatment of substance use disorder by an inpatient facility and an in-home program; create new sections of Subtitles 17C and 38A of KRS Chapter 304 and amend KRS 205.522, 205.6485, 164.2871, and 18A.225 to require limited health service benefit plans, limited health service organizations, Medicaid, the Kentucky Children's Health Insurance Program, state postsecondary institution self-insured employer group health plans, and the state employee health plan to comply with the substance use disorder treatment coverage requirement; apply provisions to policies, plans. certificates, and contracts issued or renewed on or after the effective date of the section; require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to seek federal approval if deemed necessary; EFFECTIVE, in part, January 1, 2024.

What is the current status of HB 528?

This bill died with 2023 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

Where can I track HB 528?

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