Oral health cancer rights

HB 3085, the Oral Health and Cancer Rights Act, requires health insurers in West Virginia to cover medically necessary dental procedures directly related to cancer treatment, such as surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, or immunotherapy. It specifically mandates coverage for services like evaluations, dental restorations, and devices needed to support eating, breathing, speaking, or swallowing after cancer care. All covered procedures must be billed using the specific identifier "West Virginia Code §33-64-1" to ensure eligibility, with medications noted via a unique prescription identifier. The law applies to all ACA-compliant health insurance plans and takes effect July 1, 2026. It directly affects insurers, cancer patients requiring dental care as part of treatment, and healthcare providers billing for these services.