Definitions for KRS 304.17A-655 to 304.17A-659. (Effective January 1, 2027)

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 Kentucky-licensed insurer under written contract with a university or college whose students it proposes to insure.