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WV SB519
WV SB519Establishing insurance provisions requiring coverage for annual breast cancer screenings
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Introduced
01/20/2026
01/20/2026
In Committee
01/20/2026
01/20/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The purpose of this bill is to establish insurance provisions that require coverage for annual breast cancer screenings.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that insurance policies in West Virginia must cover annual breast cancer screenings, specifically mammograms, for women aged 40 and over without requiring a doctor's order, and for women under 40 with a family history or other risk factors, coverage will be provided at intervals deemed medically necessary by their healthcare provider. Additionally, for certain policies that cover laboratory or X-ray services, this bill also requires coverage for comprehensive breast ultrasounds if a mammogram shows dense breast tissue or if a woman is at increased risk due to family history, genetic testing, or other physician-determined factors. These new coverage requirements will take effect for all applicable insurance policies issued or modified in the state on or after January 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
To Banking and Insurance (on 01/20/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=519&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
| Fiscal Note - Public Employees Insurance Agency (PEIA) | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Fiscalnotes/FN(2)/fnsubmit_recordview1.cfm?RecordID=953737940 |
| Fiscal Note - Insurance Commission | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Fiscalnotes/FN(2)/fnsubmit_recordview1.cfm?RecordID=954761058 |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=sb519%20intr.htm&yr=2026&sesstype=RS&i=519 |
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