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WV HB3084
Bill
Status
3/28/2025
Primary Sponsor
Matthew Rohrbach
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AI Summary
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Requires all health benefit plans issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2026 to cover oral health medical procedures necessary as a side effect of cancer treatments including surgery, chemotherapy, biotherapy, pharmacology, immunotherapy, or radiation
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Mandates coverage for evaluations, examinations, patient education, laboratory assessments, medications, treatments, restoration, rehabilitation, medical devices, and prostheses needed to restore function related to eating, breathing, voice, speech, and swallowing following cancer diagnosis
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Applies to multiple types of health coverage including the West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Agency, Medicaid, accident and sickness insurance, group insurance, hospital/medical service corporations, health care corporations, and health maintenance organizations
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Requires the Public Employees Insurance Agency and Bureau of Medical Services to report costs of implementing this coverage to the Joint Committee on Government and Finance one year after implementation
Legislative Description
Creating the Oral Health and Cancer Rights Act
Health
Last Action
To Finance
4/7/2025