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WV HB4075

WV HB4075
Insurance must cover Bioidentical hormones as they do pharmaceutical one


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

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

The purpose of this bill is to require insurance coverage for biodentical hormones.

AI Summary

This bill mandates that all health insurance policies in West Virginia, including those from insurers, nonprofit corporations, health care corporations, and health maintenance organizations, must cover bioidentical hormones starting January 1, 2026, provided they are deemed medically necessary and prescribed by a licensed physician after a thorough patient evaluation. Bioidentical hormones are hormone replacements that are chemically identical to those produced by the human body, and this bill aims to ensure they are covered by insurance in the same way as pharmaceutical hormones.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

To House Finance (on 01/14/2026)

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