KRS 304.17A-655: Definitions for KRS 304.17A -655 to 304.17A-659. (Effective January

1, 2027)

As used in KRS 304.17A-655 to 304.17A-659:

(1) "Feeding or eating disorder":

(a) Has the same meaning as in the most recent version of the Diagnostic and

Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders; and

(b) Includes:

1. Anorexia nervosa;

2. Bulimia nervosa;

3. Atypical anorexia nervosa;

4. Binge-eating disorder; and

5. Any other feeding or eating disorder specified in the most recent version

of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders; and

(2) "Health plan":

(a) Means any health insurance policy, certificate, contract, or plan that offers or

provides behavioral or mental health coverage:

1. By direct payment, reimbursement, or otherwise; and

2. On a fully insured or self-insured basis or any combination thereof; and

(b) Includes:

1. A health benefit plan; and

2. Student health insurance offered by a Kentu cky-licensed insurer under

written contract with a university or college whose students it proposes

to insure.