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 administrator, 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 provide 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.