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Introduced
01/19/2026
01/19/2026
In Committee
01/19/2026
01/19/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The purpose of this bill is to provide Medicaid coverage for postpartum healthcare.
AI Summary
This bill expands Medicaid coverage in West Virginia to include postpartum healthcare for new parents and their children. Specifically, it makes pregnant women and new parents eligible for the West Virginia Medicaid Program for up to 24 months after giving birth, and children up to age two, provided their family income does not exceed 185% of the federal poverty guidelines and they meet other program eligibility requirements. Medicaid is a government health insurance program for low-income individuals and families.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
To Health and Human Resources (on 01/19/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=505&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
| Fiscal Note - Health, WV Department of | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Fiscalnotes/FN(2)/fnsubmit_recordview1.cfm?RecordID=953737932 |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=sb505%20intr.htm&yr=2026&sesstype=RS&i=505 |
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