KRS 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 enrollment and annually thereafter.