Summary of Original Version

Create a new section of Subtitle 17A, KRS Chapter 304 to require health benefit plans to accept, and count towards the insured's contributions, premium and cost-sharing payments made on behalf of an insured from state or federal government programs, Indian or tribal organizations, and certain tax-exempt organizations; permit insurers to accept, and count towards the insured's contributions, premium and cost-sharing payments made on behalf of an insured from other persons; provide exception for Health Savings Account-qualified High Deductible Health Plans; EFFECTIVE January 1, 2022.

Summary of Amendment: House Floor Amendment 1 -- J. DuPlessis

Summary Retain provisions of the bill; amend KRS 214.555 to extend the time to provide patients information about x-ray mammography to 2025.

Summary of Amendment: House Floor Amendment 2 -- J. DuPlessis

Summary Make title amendment.

Summary of Amendment: House Floor Amendment 3 -- K. Moser

Summary Create exception for payments made by, or on behalf of, any organization that receives funding from a health care provider; provide that section shall not be construed to imply that insured is not responsible for the timely payment of premiums.

Statutes affected:
Acts Chapter 133: 214.555