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VA HB795
Bill
Status
2/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Atoosa Reaser
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AI Summary
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Requires health insurers, corporations, and HMOs to cover at least one opioid antagonist (overdose reversal medication) dispensed via oral, written, or standing order from a prescriber
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Mandates that covered opioid antagonists be placed on the lowest cost-sharing tier of the insurer's prescription drug formulary
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Prohibits insurers from imposing prior authorization or step therapy requirements for opioid antagonist coverage
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Applies to individual and group accident and sickness policies delivered, issued, or renewed on or after January 1, 2027
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Exempts short-term travel, accident-only, limited disease policies, Medicare supplement plans, and short-term nonrenewable policies of six months or less
Legislative Description
Health insurance; requirements for certain opioid antagonists.
Last Action
Senate substitute agreed to by House (96-Y 0-N 0-A)
3/12/2026