This bill aims to amend the Code of West Virginia by adding five new sections that mandate insurance coverage for biodentical hormones across various health insurance policies. Specifically, it requires that any insurer delivering or issuing group accident and sickness insurance, as well as health care corporations and health maintenance organizations, provide coverage for biodentical hormones when deemed medically necessary by a licensed physician. The coverage must be available to all subscribers and members, effective from January 1, 2025.

The new sections introduced in the bill include 33-15-4y, 33-16-3aaa, 33-24-7z, 33-25-8w, and 33-25A-8z, all emphasizing the necessity of coverage for biodentical hormones following a thorough evaluation of the patient's condition. This legislative change is intended to ensure that individuals requiring biodentical hormone treatment have access to necessary medical care through their insurance policies.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 33-15-4y, 33-16-3aaa, 33-24-7z, 33-25-8w, 33-25A-8z