West Virginia HB5238 mandates screening for adverse childhood experiences in health insurance and schools.

West Virginia HB5238 requires all public and private health insurance in the state to cover screening for adverse childhood experiences during preventative child wellness visits. For children without health insurance, the State Department of Education must create a program for school-based screenings. Adverse childhood experiences are defined as traumatic childhood events that cause lasting physiological changes, increasing the risk of chronic diseases.

West Virginia HB5238 mandates screening for adverse childhood experiences in health insurance and schools.

West Virginia HB5238 requires all public and private health insurance in the state to cover screening for adverse childhood experiences during preventative child wellness visits. For children without health insurance, the State Department of Education must create a program for school-based screenings. Adverse childhood experiences are defined as traumatic childhood events that cause lasting physiological changes, increasing the risk of chronic diseases.