WV HB3142

Plan sponsors of health benefit plans may consent on behalf of covered persons to receive all plan-related communications electronically, rather than requiring individual consent from each covered person

Plan sponsors must verify that covered persons routinely use electronic communications during normal employment before providing consent on their behalf

Insurers must offer covered persons an opportunity to opt out of electronic delivery before sending communications electronically

The bill covers health benefit plans including policies, contracts, and agreements for healthcare services, as well as vision and dental plans

Insurers must document compliance with existing electronic communication requirements under §39A-2-1 before delivering materials electronically