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WV HB4248
WV HB4248Relating to authorizing the Insurance Commissioner to promulgate a legislative rule relating to mental health parity.
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Introduced
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
In Committee
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Insurance Commissioner to promulgate a legislative rule relating to mental health parity.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes the Insurance Commissioner to create a formal rule, identified as "114 CSR 64," that addresses mental health parity, which means ensuring that insurance coverage for mental health and substance use disorders is no more restrictive than coverage for other medical conditions. This authorization is based on existing law, specifically section §33-15-4u of the West Virginia Code, and allows the Commissioner to finalize and implement this rule, which was previously filed in the State Register on April 16, 2025.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Standing Committee on Finance Meeting (09:00:00 2/24/2026 House Finance Committee Room) (on 02/24/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4248&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=hb4248%20intr.htm&yr=2026&sesstype=RS&i=4248 |
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