WV SB253

Creates the West Virginia Chronic Weight Management Task Force to recommend and monitor programs effective in managing obesity and type 2 diabetes

Task force consists of 11 voting members including the State Health Officer as chair, 8 gubernatorial appointees (representatives from diabetes and cardiovascular organizations, health agencies, and obesity experts), plus up to 4 ex officio non-voting legislative members

First meeting required by May 31, 2025, with bi-monthly meetings thereafter; task force terminates December 31, 2027, unless extended by the Legislature

Task force must study health implications of chronic weight management, available treatments, barriers to care, data use for prevention cost savings, and potential Medicaid coverage for anti-obesity medications

Annual reports due to the Joint Committee on Health starting December 31, 2025, with recommendations for statutory changes, regulatory modifications, and strategies for rural health care delivery