Relating to authorizing the Department of Health to promulgate a legislative rule relating to diabetes self-management education.

HB 4222 authorizes the West Virginia Department of Health to issue a specific rule (64 CSR 115) that establishes standards for diabetes self-management education programs. This rule, filed with the State Register on July 25, 2025, will directly affect individuals with diabetes in West Virginia who participate in these programs and the healthcare providers offering them. The bill formally approves the existing rule proposal, making it part of state regulations without altering its content. The rule is designed to standardize education on managing diabetes, including topics like diet, medication, and blood sugar monitoring.