KRS 217.938: Insurance coverage for hyperbaric oxygen therapy.

(1) KRS 217.930 to 217.942 shall not:

(a) Expand the coverage required of an insurer;

(b) Affect the requirements for insurance coverage of routine patient costs for

veterans involved in hyperbaric oxygen therapy;

(c) Require a health plan, third -party adminis trator, or governmental agency to

pay costs associated with the use of hyperbaric oxygen therapy; or

(d) Require a hospital or health facility to provide new or additional services.

(2) A health plan, third -party administrator, or governmental agency may p rovide

coverage for the cost of hyperbaric oxygen therapy under KRS 217.930 to 217.942.

(3) A hospital or health facility may approve the use of hyperbaric oxygen therapy in

the hospital or health facility.