2006 Kentucky Revised Statutes - .250   Exclusion of work-related health condition as unfair or deceptive trade practice for health insurance policies.

304.12-250 Exclusion of work-related health condition as unfair or deceptive trade practice for health insurance policies. (1) It shall be an unfair or deceptive trade practice for a health insurance policy to exclude coverage for a health condition based solely on the fact that the health condition is work-related, unless the claimant is eligible for benefits under any workers' compensation act or similar law. (2) For purposes of this section, all employees shall be deemed to be eligible for benefits under any workers' compensation act or similar law, except for: (a)  Any employee exempted from workers' compensation coverage pursuant to KRS 342.650(1), (2), (3), (5), or (7); and (b)  The owner or owners of a business, including qualified partners as defined in KRS 342.012(3). Effective: July 15, 1994 History: Created 1994 Ky. Acts ch. 232, sec. 1, effective July 15, 1994. Page 1 of 1