§ 304-17a-262

304.17A -262 Coverage for orchiectomy or orchidectomy as treatment for urological cancers. (1) All insurers issuing or renewing a health insurance policy, certificate, plan, or contract, including but not limited to a health benefit plan, th at provides coverage for orchiectomy or orchidectomy as treatment for testicular or other urological cancer shall provide coverage, in a manner determined in consultation with the attending physician and the insured patient and subject to applicable cost s haring that is consistent with the cost sharing established for other benefits under the coverage, for the following: (a) All stages of surgical reconstruction related to the orchiectomy or orchidectomy, including testicular or other urological prostheses; and (b) Physical complications of all stages of orchiectomy or orchidectomy, including any related surgical reconstruction. (2) An insurer shall provide written notice to an insured of the availability of coverage for an orchiectomy or orchidectomy upon e nrollment and annually thereafter. Effective: January 1, 2025 History: Created 2023 Ky. Acts ch. 30, sec. 2, effective January 1, 2025. Legislative Research Commission Note (1/1/2025).

dectomy upon e nrollment and annually thereafter. Effective: January 1, 2025 History: Created 2023 Ky. Acts ch. 30, sec. 2, effective January 1, 2025. Legislative Research Commission Note (1/1/2025). 2023 Ky. Acts ch. 30, sec. 7, provides that this statute shall apply to policies, certificates, plans, and contracts issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2025.