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WV HB4075

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/14/2026

Primary Sponsor

Kathie Crouse

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires all health insurers in West Virginia to cover bioidentical hormones when determined to be medically necessary by a licensed physician
  • Applies to accident and sickness insurance, group insurance, hospital/medical service corporations, health care corporations, and health maintenance organizations (HMOs)
  • Coverage mandate takes effect for policies delivered or issued on or after January 1, 2026
  • Physician must conduct a thorough evaluation of patient symptoms, diagnostic test results, or response to treatment before ordering bioidentical hormones
  • Amends five sections of the West Virginia Code (Articles 15, 16, 24, 25, and 25A of Chapter 33) to ensure uniform coverage requirements across all insurance types

Legislative Description

Insurance must cover Bioidentical hormones as they do pharmaceutical one

Insurance

Last Action

To House Finance

1/14/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance1/14/2026

Full Bill Text

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