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WV HB3339

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Anitra Hamilton

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Origin

House of Delegates

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits health insurance plans from imposing deductibles, copayments, coinsurance, or other out-of-pocket costs for diagnostic and supplemental breast examinations when coverage is provided

  • Diagnostic breast examinations include breast MRI, ultrasound, and mammograms used to evaluate abnormalities detected through screening or other means

  • Supplemental breast examinations include breast MRI and ultrasound screenings for individuals with no detected abnormalities but elevated risk due to personal or family medical history

  • Creates an exception for Health Savings Account-qualified High Deductible Health Plans, allowing cost-sharing until the minimum IRS deductible is met, except for preventive care services

  • Authorizes the Insurance Commissioner to propose legislative rules to implement the requirements following guidelines from professional medical organizations like the National Comprehensive Cancer Network

Legislative Description

Relating to cost sharing for diagnostic and supplemental breast examinations

Insurance

Last Action

To House Finance

3/13/2025

Committee Referrals

Finance3/13/2025

Full Bill Text

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