Establishing insurance provisions requiring coverage for annual breast cancer screenings
This bill requires most health insurance plans in West Virginia to cover annual mammograms for women aged 40 and older without needing a prior doctor's order. It also mandates coverage for younger women (under 40) with breast cancer risk factors (like family history), based on their healthcare provider's medical judgment. The requirement applies to all new or renewed private insurance policies starting January 1, 2025. It directly affects women seeking preventive breast cancer screenings and insurance companies offering health coverage in the state.
Bill status
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Introduction
Feb 2025
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Governor
Introduced Feb 12, 2025
Last action Feb 12, 2025
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Feb 12, 2025
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To Banking and Insurance
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Feb 12, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
Feb 12, 2025
Committee
To Banking and Insurance then Finance
upper
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Laura Chapman
RRepublican
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