The Cabinet for Health and Family Services released an updated Kentucky Medicaid Maternal Health & Wellness Resource Guide, outlining maternal health and reproductive health services covered by the state’s Medicaid program like free contraception, regular prenatal visits, and midwife-assisted births. Moreover, the guide provides critical information for pregnant and postpartum Medicaid patients.

The Kentucky Board of Pharmacy approved protocols enabling pharmacists to dispense hormonal contraceptives and requiring referrals for other related care, including emergency contraception.

This bill requires health benefit plans to cover medically necessary oocyte and sperm preservation services when a medically necessary treatment may directly or indirectly cause iatrogenic infertility to an insured. The mandate does not extend to religious organizations.

The Kentucky Board of Pharmacy approved protocols that set forth education and training requirements upon completion of which pharmacists can dispense emergency contraception without a doctor’s prescription.