To provide for the coordination of programs to prevent and treat obesity
HB 2912 would require health insurance plans in West Virginia to cover GLP-1 class medications (used to treat obesity and type 2 diabetes) when a patient has a valid prescription from a healthcare provider. This directly affects individuals with obesity or type 2 diabetes who are prescribed these medications, as well as insurance companies operating in the state. The bill amends state insurance law to mandate coverage for these specific medications without additional restrictions beyond a valid prescription. This change ensures patients can access these treatments without unexpected out-of-pocket costs due to insurance coverage gaps.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 24, 2025
Last action Feb 24, 2025
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Committee
2
Feb 24, 2025
Committee
To House Health and Human Resources
lower
Feb 24, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
Feb 24, 2025
Committee
To Health and Human Resources then Finance
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Kayla Young
DDemocratic
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