SB649

Requiring coverage of home blood pressure monitoring devices for certain Medicaid recipients

Vetoed·4/1/26

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.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

95 Yea

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0 Nay

4 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 9

9:00 AM

Standing Committee on Finance Meeting

Mar 6

9:00 AM

Standing Committee on Finance Meeting

History

Apr 1

Senate

Vetoed by Governor 4/1/2026

Mar 18

Senate

To Governor 3/18/2026

Mar 14

Senate

To Governor 3/18/2026 - Senate Journal