Kentucky HB 450: AN ACT relating to 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 in person; 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 304.17A-005 to redefine "telehealth"; amend KRS 18A.225 to require any fully insured health benefit plans or self-insured plans issued or renewed after July 1, 2017, to public employees to comply with KRS 304.17A-138.

Status: To Health and Family Services (H) (as of 2017-02-21)

State: Kentucky · Session: 2017RS · Bill: HB 450

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