Men’s Equality Act

HB 2918, the Men’s Equality Act, requires West Virginia’s public employees insurance plan to cover 100% of voluntary male sterilization procedures without cost-sharing. It directly affects public employees enrolled in this specific insurance plan who seek male sterilization. The bill prohibits insurers from denying coverage or penalizing providers for offering this service, ensuring consistent access under the plan. These provisions apply only to the public employees insurance plan and take effect July 1, 2025. The law does not impact private insurance or other types of reproductive care.