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West Virginia · Through as of 2026-08-03; contains at least the enactments of the 2026 Regular Session · Newer source version available

W. Va. Code § 33-16-3zz: Lyme disease to be covered by all health insurance policies.

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  1. CHAPTER 33. INSURANCE.
  2. ARTICLE 16. GROUP ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE.

Any insurer who, on or after January 1, 2019, delivers or issues a policy of group accident and sickness insurance in this state under the provisions of this article shall make available as benefits to all subscribers and members coverage on an expense-incurred basis and individual and group service or indemnity type contracts issued by a nonprofit corporation shall provide coverage for long-term antibiotic therapy for a patient with Lyme disease when determined to be medically necessary and ordered by a licensed physician after making a thorough evaluation of the patient’s symptoms, diagnostic test results, or response to treatment.

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