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WVSB453PassThe purpose of this bill is to require any pharmacy benefit manager ("PBM") who contracts with PEIA to be entirely transparent in providing its full data around pricing and payments for drugs and to pharmacies.
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2024-04-23
Chapter 142, Acts, Regular Session, 2024
WVHB4274PassThe purpose of this bill is to rename the Department of Health and Human Resources.This bill was recommended for passage during the 2024 legislative session by the Legislative Oversight Commission of Health and Human Resources Accountability.
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2024-04-22
Chapter 149, Acts, Regular Session, 2024
WVHB4753Engross
50%
The purpose of this bill is to require insurance coverage for biomarker testing.
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2024-03-09
Removed from calendar by Rules Committee
WVHB4956Engross
50%
The purpose of this bill is to require health benefit plan coverage for medically necessary dental procedures that result from cancer treatment; create the Oral Health and Cancer Rights Act; explain the scope of procedures covered as a result of cert...
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2024-03-09
Senate requests House to concur
WVHB5241Engross
50%
The purpose of this bill is to require the Insurance Commissioner to audit claims under the Public Employees Insurance Act related to post-traumatic stress syndrome disorder PTSD claims for evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment for first responders; c...
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2024-02-29
To Senate Banking and Insurance Committee
WVSB857Intro
25%
The purpose of this bill is to require insurance coverage for clinical genetic testing for an inherited gene mutation and evidenced-based cancer imaging; and providing that this testing is not subject to cost-sharing.
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2024-02-19
To Senate Health and Human Resources Committee
WVHB5087Intro
25%
The purpose of this bill is to allow Tier II members of the Teachers Retirement System to apply accrued annual and sick leave, on the basis of one day's retirement service credit for each two days of accrued annual and sick leave, toward an increase ...
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2024-02-14
To House Finance Committee
WVHB5608Intro
25%
Relating to the use of legal cannabis sales profits to offset employee contributions to the Public Employees Insurance program.
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2024-02-12
To House Health & Human Resources Committee
WVHB5577Intro
25%
Increasing required medical coverage for autism spectrum disorders
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2024-02-12
To House Health & Human Resources Committee
WVSB313Intro
25%
The purpose of this bill is to require doula services to be covered by Medicaid and PEIA.
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2024-01-29
To Senate Finance Committee
WVSB586Intro
25%
The purpose of this bill is to establish an insulin safety net program.
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2024-01-29
To Senate Health and Human Resources Committee
WVSB585Intro
25%
The purpose of this bill is to the use of legal cannabis sales profits to offset employee contributions to the Public Employees Insurance program if the sale of recreational cannabis is legalized in West Virginia
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2024-01-29
To Senate Banking and Insurance Committee
WVHB5190Intro
25%
The purpose of this bill is to require physical therapy, speech, and occupational therapy insurance coverage for school age children up to age 18 years.
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2024-01-25
To House Banking & Insurance Committee
WVSB228Intro
25%
Requiring medically necessary care and treatment to address congenital anomalies associated with cleft lip and cleft palate
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2024-01-22
To Senate Finance Committee
WVHB4987Intro
25%
The purpose of this bill is to allow defined contribution plan public employees such as teachers and school administrators to convert unused sick days into a cash value upon retirement.
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2024-01-22
To House Pensions & Retirement Committee
WVHB4997Intro
25%
The purpose of this bill is to require habilitative speech therapy as a treatment for stuttering insurance coverage.
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2024-01-22
To House Banking & Insurance Committee
WVHB4936Intro
25%
The purpose of this bill is to create the Men's Equality Act requiring 100 percent coverage under the West Virginia Public Employees Insurance plan for voluntary male sterilization.
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2024-01-19
To House Health & Human Resources Committee
WVSB486Intro
25%
The purpose of this bill is to establish insurance provisions that require coverage for annual breast cancer screenings.
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2024-01-18
To Senate Banking and Insurance Committee
WVSB311Intro
25%
The purpose of this bill is to require the Public Employees Insurance Agency (PEIA), the Bureau for Medical Services (BMS) and various insurance companies to provide coverage for non-stress fetal tests, including an ultrasound. This coverage also inc...
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2024-01-12
To Senate Banking and Insurance Committee
WVSB333Intro
25%
The purpose of this bill is to dissolve the Public Employees Insurance Agency and convert it to an employer-owned mutual insurance company.
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2024-01-12
To Senate Health and Human Resources Committee
WVSB383Intro
25%
The purpose of this bill is to increase the required medical coverage from various providers relating to autism spectrum disorders.
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2024-01-12
To Senate Health and Human Resources Committee
WVSB421Intro
25%
The purpose of this bill is to rename the Department of Health and Human Resources.This bill was recommended for passage during the 2024 legislative session by the Legislative Oversight Commission of Health and Human Resources Accountability.
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2024-01-12
To Senate Health and Human Resources Committee
WVSB254Intro
25%
Allowing Tier II Teachers Retirement System members to apply accrued annual and sick leave toward an increase in retirement benefits
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2024-01-11
To Senate Pensions Committee
WVHB4613Intro
25%
The purpose of this bill is to create the Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders Insurance Coverage Protection Act.
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2024-01-11
To House Health & Human Resources Committee
WVSB236Intro
25%
Requiring coverage of treatment for certain pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders in certain circumstances
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2024-01-11
To Senate Health and Human Resources Committee
WVHB4617Intro
25%
The purpose of this bill is to establish insurance provisions required relating to breast cancer screenings.
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2024-01-11
To House Banking & Insurance Committee
WVHB4332Intro
25%
The purpose of this bill is to allow accrued annual or sick leave to be used for retirement service credit in the Teachers Retirement System.
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2024-01-10
To House Pensions & Retirement Committee
WVHB4448Intro
25%
The purpose of this bill is to permit legislative members to retain eligibility for state insurance plans after leaving the Legislature so long as the former member pays his or her share of the full cost and no burden is placed on the state to absorb...
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2024-01-10
To House Banking & Insurance Committee
WVHB4184Intro
25%
The purpose of this bill is to require the Public Employees Insurance Agency and other health insurance providers provide mental health parity between behavioral health, mental health, substance use disorders, and medical and surgical procedures.
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2024-01-10
To House Banking & Insurance Committee
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