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WV HB4539

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

Gary Howell

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires health insurers to send written notice of approved rate changes to policyholders at least 30 days before open enrollment begins
  • Mandates notices include the actual dollar amount of premium increase, percentage increase, effective date, and any changes to plan design or benefits in 16-point bold font
  • Requires notices to provide information about public programs including Medicaid, High Risk Pools, and CHIP
  • Establishes that rate changes can only take effect after open enrollment has closed
  • Defines "insurer" broadly to include insurance companies, HMOs, nonprofit hospital and medical service corporations offering health coverage in West Virginia

Legislative Description

Requiring health insurers provide price information to consumers timely prior to rate change

Health

Last Action

To House Finance

1/19/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance1/19/2026

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