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WV HB116
WV HB116Relating to authorizing the Public Employee Insurance Agency to provide insurance coverage for certain prescribed weight loss medications
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Introduced
05/19/2024
05/19/2024
In Committee
05/19/2024
05/19/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/21/2024
05/21/2024
Introduced Session
2024 1st Special Session
Bill Summary
The purpose of this bill is to require the PEIA to reimburse covered persons for GLP-1 agonist medications prescribed by a physician for weight loss.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Public Employee Insurance Agency (PEIA) to reimburse covered persons for GLP-1 agonist medications prescribed by a physician for weight loss. The bill applies to PEIA policies, plans, or contracts issued or renewed on or after July 1, 2024, and aims to provide coverage for these weight loss medications.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
To House Finance (on 05/19/2024)
Bill Topics
Health
- ‐ Regulation of Drug Industry and Pharmacies
Labor and Employment
- ‐ Employee Benefits
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=116&year=2024&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill | 05/20/2024 |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=hb116%20intr.htm&yr=2024&sesstype=1X&i=116 | 05/20/2024 |
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