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WV HB2812

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/21/2025

Primary Sponsor

Elliott Pritt

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Origin

House of Delegates

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Caps annual copayments, coinsurance, and office visit deductibles at $500 for individuals diagnosed with a terminal illness for occupational therapy, speech-language therapy, and physical therapy services

  • Defines "terminal illness" as an incurable illness, disease, or condition that will likely lead to death with a diagnosed life expectancy of six months or less

  • The $500 annual cap continues each year and only ceases upon the death of the insured

  • Maintains existing requirements that therapy copayments cannot exceed those charged for primary care physician or osteopathic physician services

  • Applies to all accident and sickness insurance policies, provisions, contracts, plans, or agreements in West Virginia

Legislative Description

Relating to placing a cap on insurance copays

Insurance

Last Action

To House Finance

2/21/2025

Committee Referrals

Finance2/21/2025

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