Requiring certain insurance companies provide coverage for non-stress fetal tests

Senate Bill 296 requires West Virginia's Public Employees Insurance Agency (PEIA), the Bureau for Medical Services (BMS), and private health insurers to cover non-stress fetal tests - including ultrasounds - performed either in person or remotely at home via telehealth. This applies to pregnant individuals enrolled in PEIA, BMS (Medicaid), or private insurance plans. The bill mandates that these entities provide reimbursement for the covered tests, ensuring access to fetal health monitoring without additional out-of-pocket costs. It directly affects healthcare coverage for pregnant people using these specific insurance programs.