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WV SB649
Bill
Status
Enrolled
3/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Amy Nichole Grady
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AI Summary
- Requires Medicaid coverage of validated home blood pressure monitoring devices for enrollees who are pregnant or within 12 months post-partum and diagnosed with uncontrolled hypertension
- Mandates the Bureau for Medical Services to draft a state plan amendment establishing coverage for home blood pressure monitoring
- Requires coverage for an extra blood pressure cuff in addition to the primary device
- Provides reimbursement for the device and related services including patient training, interpretation of readings, and delivery of co-interventions
- Devices must be validated by the United States Blood Pressure Validated Listing
Legislative Description
Requiring coverage of home blood pressure monitoring devices for certain Medicaid recipients
Health
Last Action
House Message received
3/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Finance3/5/2026
Finance2/11/2026
Health and Human Resources1/28/2026
Full Bill Text
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