Bill Would Remove BMI From State Health Standards

Bill would remove BMI from state health standards

Kentuckians being treated for eating disorders who gain much needed weight in treatment sometimes reach a body mass index threshold that, on paper, makes them seem healthy, triggering the end of insurance coverage for treatment.

Kentucky Republican wants to remove BMI from eating disorder treatment standards

Kentuckians being treated for eating disorders who gain much needed weight in treatment sometimes reach a body mass index threshold that, on paper, makes them seem healthy, triggering the end of insurance coverage for treatment.

Kentucky Republican wants to remove BMI from eating disorder treatment standards. Here’s why.

Louisville Republican Rep. Ken Fleming is filing legislation in 2026 that would remove body mass index from treatment standards for state qualified health insurance plans marketed through kynect. (LRC Public Information)This story discusses eating disorders. If you or someone you know is at risk for an eating disorder, the National Eating Disorders Association has resources and a free screening tool at www.nationaleatingdisorders.org The Nationa…