West Virginia SB649 mandates Medicaid coverage for home blood pressure monitoring devices for certain recipients.

West Virginia SB649 requires Medicaid coverage for home blood pressure monitoring devices for eligible recipients diagnosed with hypertension, diabetes, or chronic kidney disease. This includes coverage for a validated blood pressure device, an extra cuff, and reimbursement for related services. The bill also mandates evaluation for chronic kidney disease for those with diabetes or hypertension and requires education for Medicaid providers on managing chronic kidney disease.

West Virginia SB649 mandates Medicaid coverage for home blood pressure monitoring devices for certain recipients.

West Virginia SB649 requires Medicaid coverage for home blood pressure monitoring devices for eligible recipients diagnosed with hypertension, diabetes, or chronic kidney disease. This includes coverage for a validated blood pressure device, an extra cuff, and reimbursement for related services. The bill also mandates evaluation for chronic kidney disease for those with diabetes or hypertension and requires education for Medicaid providers on managing chronic kidney disease.