W. Va. Code § 5-16B-6a

Current through 2024 First Special Session

Section 5-16B-6a - Required coverage for patient cost of clinical trials and autism spectrum disorder treatment

Health insurance provided by the program, including coverage provided through a contract with a managed care corporation, shall include coverage of:

(i) The patient cost of clinical trials, to the same extent as such coverage is mandated for the public employees insurance program by §5-16-7d and §5-16-7e of this code; and

(ii) the diagnosis, evaluation and treatment of autism spectrum disorders for individuals ages 18 months to 18 years, to the same extent as such coverage is mandated for the public employees insurance program by §5-16-7(a)(8) of this code.

W. Va. Code § 5-16B-6a

Amended by 2022 Acts, ch. 161 (HB 4649), eff. 6/6/2022.