To provide for the coordination of programs to prevent and treat obesity
This bill requires health insurance plans in West Virginia to cover GLP-1 class medications when a patient has a valid prescription. It directly affects patients prescribed these medications (used for conditions like obesity and type 2 diabetes) and insurance companies providing coverage. The key provision mandates that insurers must cover these medications without additional restrictions beyond a valid prescription. This policy change aims to improve access to a specific medication class by guaranteeing insurance coverage.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 3, 2026
Last action Feb 3, 2026
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Total actions
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Committee
2
Feb 3, 2026
Committee
To House Health and Human Resources
lower
Feb 3, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
Feb 3, 2026
Committee
To Health and Human Resources then Finance
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Kayla Young
DDemocratic
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