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WV HB2912
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/24/2025
Primary Sponsor
Kayla Young
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AI Summary
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Requires accident and sickness insurance policies in West Virginia to cover GLP-1 class medications (such as Ozempic, Wegovy, and similar drugs) when the patient has a valid prescription
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Adds a new section (§33-15-24) to the state insurance code under Article 15 governing accident and sickness insurance
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Removes insurers' ability to deny coverage for GLP-1 medications solely based on the medication class, provided a prescription exists
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Referred to the House Committee on Health and Human Resources and then to the Finance Committee
Legislative Description
To provide for the coordination of programs to prevent and treat obesity
Health
Last Action
To House Health and Human Resources
2/24/2025
Committee Referrals
Health & Human Resources2/24/2025
Full Bill Text
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