Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 164: AN ACT relating to coverage for hearing aids and related services.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 164 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on January 7, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to coverage for hearing aids and related services. Primary sponsor: Samara Heavrin (Republican), George Brown (Democratic), Daniel Grossberg (Democratic), D.J. Johnson (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 3, 2026): signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 26).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Amend KRS 304.17A-132 to modify the definition of "hearing aid"; increase the coverage amount for hearing aids from $1,400 to $2,500; establish network adequacy requirements relating to the provision of hearing aids and related services that are required to be covered; amend KRS 18A.225 to increase the cap on hearing aids and hearing aid-related services under the state employee health plan from $1,400 to $2,500; direct that the Act applies to health benefit plans issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2027; EFFECTIVE January 1, 2027.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samara Heavrin | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 18 |
| George Brown | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 77 |
| Daniel Grossberg | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| D.J. Johnson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 26)
- delivered to Governor
- enrolled, signed by President of the Senate
- enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House
- received in House
- 3rd reading, passed 38-0
- posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 25 2026
- 2nd reading, to Rules as a consent bill
- reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar
- to Banking & Insurance (S)
- to Committee on Committees (S)
- received in Senate
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