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WV SB151

WV SB151
Exempting life insurance cash value from Medicaid eligibility calculations


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Introduced
01/14/2026
In Committee
01/22/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

A BILL to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding a new section, designated §9-3-7, relating to exempting cash value of life insurance policy from Medicaid eligibility calculations.

AI Summary

This bill proposes to amend West Virginia law by adding a new section that would exempt the first $25,000 of the cash value of a life insurance policy from being counted when determining a person's eligibility for Medicaid, a government health insurance program for low-income individuals and families. This change aims to prevent individuals from having to deplete their life insurance savings to qualify for essential healthcare coverage.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

To Health and Human Resources (on 01/22/2026)

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