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WV HB5158

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Kayla Young

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the West Virginia Public Employees Insurance plan to provide 100 percent coverage for voluntary male sterilization procedures (vasectomies)

  • Prohibits the plan from denying eligibility or renewal of coverage solely to avoid providing this required sterilization coverage

  • Prevents the plan from penalizing, reducing reimbursement to, or providing incentives to providers that would discourage care consistent with this coverage requirement

  • Applies to any policy, contract, or plan delivered after July 1, 2026

  • Officially designates the legislation as the "Men's Equality Act"

Legislative Description

Men’s Equality Act

Health

Last Action

To House Health and Human Resources

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Health & Human Resources2/3/2026

Full Bill Text

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