HB4781

Insurance coverage for laser hair removal

Introduced·1/23/26
Intr Text

Insurance policies must cover medically necessary laser hair removal after January 1, 2027.

West Virginia HB4781 mandates that any group or individual policy of accident or health insurance, as well as managed care plans, must provide coverage for medically necessary laser hair removal if prescribed as a medical treatment. This requirement applies to policies amended, delivered, issued, or renewed after January 1, 2027. The bill aims to ensure insurance coverage for laser hair removal when it is deemed medically necessary.

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Banking & Insurance Committee
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History

Feb 9

House

To House Banking and Insurance

Jan 23

House

Filed for introduction

Jan 23

House

To Finance