Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 386: AN ACT relating to coverage for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders screenings.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 386 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to coverage for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders screenings. Primary sponsor: Anne Donworth (Democratic), Adrielle Camuel (Democratic), Tina Bojanowski (Democratic), Beverly Chester-Burton (Democratic), Erika Hancock (Democratic), Pamela Stevenson (Democratic), Joshua Watkins (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 22, 2026): to Banking & Insurance (H).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 205 to allow perinatal mood and anxiety disorders screenings of an accompanying parent or legal guardian to be claimed as a service for the child as part of the early and periodic diagnostic, screening, and treatment benefit; amend KRS 205.6497 to require the Kentucky Children's Health Insurance Program to cover perinatal mood and anxiety disorders screenings; create a new section of Subtitle 17A of KRS Chapter 304 to require a health plan to cover perinatal mood and anxiety disorders screenings as part of a well-child or well-baby visit; suspend the coverage requirement for qualified health plans if the requirement results, or would result, in the state being required to defray the cost under federal law; amend KRS 164.2871 and 18A.225 to require self-insured employer group health plans offered by a state postsecondary education institution and the state employee health plan to comply with the perinatal mood and anxiety disorders screenings coverage requirement; provide that various sections apply to health plans issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2027; require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services or the Department for Medicaid Services to obtain federal approval if it is determined that such approval is necessary; provide authorization from the General Assembly to make changes in the Medicaid program as required under KRS 205.5372(1); EFFECTIVE, in part, January 1, 2027.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anne Donworth | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 76 |
| Adrielle Camuel | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 93 |
| Tina Bojanowski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Beverly Chester-Burton | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Erika Hancock | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 57 |
| Pamela Stevenson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 43 |
| Joshua Watkins | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 42 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- to Banking & Insurance (H)
- to Committee on Committees (H)
- introduced in House