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WV SB28

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/12/2025

Primary Sponsor

Laura Wakim Chapman

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Mandates insurance coverage for clinical genetic testing for inherited gene mutations when recommended by a healthcare professional for individuals with a personal or family history of cancer

  • Requires coverage for evidence-based cancer imaging for individuals at increased cancer risk, following National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) clinical practice guidelines

  • Prohibits cost-sharing requirements (such as copays, coinsurance, or deductibles) for these covered services

  • Applies to multiple insurance types including public employee insurance, accident and sickness insurance, group insurance, hospital/medical service corporations, health care corporations, and health maintenance organizations

  • Takes effect January 1, 2026, with special provisions to preserve Health Savings Account eligibility for High Deductible Health Plans under federal tax law

Legislative Description

Requiring insurance coverage of certain genetic testing without cost sharing

Health

Last Action

To Finance

2/19/2025

Committee Referrals

Finance2/19/2025
Health and Human Resources2/12/2025

Full Bill Text

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