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Introduced
01/23/2026
01/23/2026
In Committee
02/09/2026
02/09/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The purpose of this bill is to provide insurance coverage for laser hair removal.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that any group or individual accident or health insurance policy, or a managed care plan (which refers to health insurance plans that manage care to control costs and ensure quality), must provide coverage for laser hair removal if it is deemed medically necessary and is a prescribed medical treatment following generally accepted medical standards, for policies that are changed, issued, or renewed after January 1, 2027.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
To House Banking and Insurance (on 02/09/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4781&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
| Fiscal Note - Insurance Commission | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Fiscalnotes/FN(2)/fnsubmit_recordview1.cfm?RecordID=955273492 |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=hb4781%20intr.htm&yr=2026&sesstype=RS&i=4781 |
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