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WV HB4781

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/23/2026

Primary Sponsor

Geno Chiarelli

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires group and individual accident, health insurance, and managed care plans to cover medically necessary laser hair removal when prescribed as a medical treatment meeting generally accepted standards of care
  • Applies to policies amended, delivered, issued, or renewed after January 1, 2027
  • Amends West Virginia Code Article 15 (Accident and Sickness Insurance) by adding new section §33-15-4y
  • Introduced by Delegate Chiarelli on January 23, 2026, and referred to the House Committee on Finance

Legislative Description

Insurance coverage for laser hair removal

Insurance

Last Action

To House Banking and Insurance

2/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Banking & Insurance2/9/2026
Finance1/23/2026

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