SB518

Relating to cost-sharing requirements for breast examinations

Introduced·1/20/26
Intr Text

West Virginia SB518 eliminates cost-sharing for diagnostic and supplemental breast examinations.

West Virginia SB518 mandates that health benefit policies issued by insurers in the state do not impose cost-sharing requirements for diagnostic and supplemental breast examinations. These examinations include breast MRI, breast ultrasound, and diagnostic mammograms used to evaluate abnormalities. The bill applies to policies issued on or after January 1, 2027. It also addresses potential conflicts with Health Savings Account eligibility under federal law. The Insurance Commissioner can propose rules for legislative approval to implement these provisions.

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Where it stands

Current
Finance Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Jan 22

1:00 PM

Senate Health and Human Resources Committee Meeting

History

Jan 23

Senate

Reported do pass, but first to Finance

Jan 23

Senate

To Finance

Jan 20

Senate

Filed for introduction