West Virginia 2023 Regular Session Status: Enacted 1 R cosponsors

SB 594 — Specifying fairness in cost sharing calculations for certain high deductible health plans

Last action — Chapter 194, Acts, Regular Session, 2023

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    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed Senate
  4. ✓
    Passed House of Delegates
  5. ✓
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 09, 2023. Enacted.

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Likely to advance 76% · moderate confidence

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High

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 3 sponsors

    1 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

64 added · 64 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent amendment to SB 594 primarily clarifies the definition of "drug" by aligning it with the specific definition found in another section of West Virginia law. Additionally, it specifies that certain health insurance provisions apply to Health Savings Account-qualified High Deductible Health Plans after individuals meet the minimum deductibles set by the federal Internal Revenue Code. This change is important because it ensures consistency in how drugs are defined and provides clear guidelines for insurance coverage, potentially impacting how preventive care is accessed under these plans. Overall, these adjustments aim to promote clearer understanding and better alignment with federal regulations.

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WEST VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 594 BY SENATORS TAKUBO, ARONEY ,ANDN ELSON [Originating in the Committee on Banking and Insurance;
WEST VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION ENROLLED Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 594 By Senators Takubo, Maroney, and Nelson [Passed March 03, 2023;
reported on February 21, 2023] CS for SB 594 A BILL to amend and reenact §33-15-4t of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended;
in effect from passage] Enr CS for SB 594 AN ACT to amend and reenact §33-15-4t of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended;
"Drug" means the same as the term is defined in §30-5-4(19) §30-5-4 of this code.
"Drug" means the same as the term is defined in §30-5-4 of this code.
CS for SB 594 (d) This section is effective for policy, contract, plans, or agreements beginning on or after January 1, 2020.
1 Enr CS for SB 594 (d) This section is effective for policy, contract, plans, or agreements beginning on or after January 1, 2020.
"Drug" means the same as the term is defined in §30-5-4(19) §30-5-4 of this code.
"Drug" means the same as the term is defined in §30-5-4 of this code.
CS for SB 594 (1) An insurer shall include any cost sharing amounts paid by the insured or on behalf of the insured by another person;
2 Enr CS for SB 594 (1) An insurer shall include any cost sharing amounts paid by the insured or on behalf of the insured by another person;
CS for SB 594 "Drug" means the same as the term is defined in §30-5-4(19) §30-5-4 of this code.
3 Enr CS for SB 594 "Drug" means the same as the term is defined in §30-5-4 of this code.
Provided, That with respect to items or services that are preventive care pursuant to Section 223(c)(2)(C) of the Internal Revenue Code, the CS for SB 594 requirements of subsection (b) of this section shall apply regardless of whether the minimum deductible under Section 223 of the Internal Revenue Code has been satisfied.
Provided, That with respect to items or services that are preventive care pursuant to Section 223(c)(2)(C) of the Internal Revenue Code, the requirements of subsection (b) of this section shall apply regardless of whether the minimum deductible under 4 Enr CS for SB 594 Section 223 of the Internal Revenue Code has been satisfied.
"Drug" means the same as the term is defined in §30-5-4(19) §30-5-4 of this code.
"Drug" means the same as the term is defined in §30-5-4 of this code.
CS for SB 594 (e) If under federal law application of subsection (b) of this section would result in Health Savings Account ineligibility under Section 223 of the Internal Revenue Code, this requirement shall apply only for Health Savings Account-qualified High Deductible Health Plans with respect to the deductible of such a plan after the enrollee has satisfied the minimum deductible under Section 223 of the Internal Revenue Code:
(e) If under federal law application of subsection (b) of this section would result in Health 5 Enr CS for SB 594 Savings Account ineligibility under Section 223 of the Internal Revenue Code, this requirement shall apply only for Health Savings Account-qualified High Deductible Health Plans with respect to the deductible of such a plan after the enrollee has satisfied the minimum deductible under Section 223 of the Internal Revenue Code:
"Drug" means the same as the term is defined in §30-5-4(19) §30-5-4 of this code.
"Drug" means the same as the term is defined in §30-5-4 of this code.
CS for SB 594 (c) The commissioner is authorized to propose rules for legislative approval in accordance with §29A-3-1 et seq.
(c) The commissioner is authorized to propose rules for legislative approval in accordance 6 Enr CS for SB 594 with §29A-3-1 et seq.
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Action History

  1. Chapter 194, Acts, Regular Session, 2023

  2. Approved by Governor 3/29/2023

  3. Approved by Governor 3/29/2023 - House Journal

  4. Approved by Governor 3/29/2023 - Senate Journal

  5. To Governor 3/8/2023

  6. To Governor 3/8/2023 - House Journal

  7. House Message received

  8. Completed legislative action

  9. Communicated to Senate

  10. Effective from passage (Roll No. 449)

  11. Passed House (Roll No. 448)

  12. Read 3rd time

  13. On 3rd reading, Special Calendar

  14. Read 2nd time

  15. From House Calendar, 2nd reading, placed on Special Calendar

  16. On 2nd reading, House Calendar

  17. Placed on House Calendar

  18. On 2nd reading, Special Calendar

  19. Read 1st time

  20. Reference dispensed

  21. Immediate consideration

  22. Introduced in House

  23. Ordered to House

  24. Effective from passage (Roll No. 248)

  25. Passed Senate (Roll No. 248)

  26. Read 3rd time

  27. On 3rd reading

  28. Read 2nd time

  29. On 2nd reading

  30. Read 1st time

  31. Immediate consideration

  32. Committee substitute reported

  33. To Banking and Insurance

  34. Introduced in Senate

  35. To Banking and Insurance

  36. Filed for introduction

Sponsors

  • Tom Takubo · Primary
  • Maroney · Cosponsor
  • Nelson · Cosponsor

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 131 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (2)

  • Maroney
  • Nelson

Not signed on (131)

131 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Passage

Passed 34 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 16000
Unaffiliated 17000
Democrat 1000
Total 34000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (34)
Member Party Vote
MARONEY — Yea
STOVER — Yea
MARTIN — Yea
STUART — Yea
BOLEY — Yea
SWOPE — Yea
CAPUTO — Yea
NELSON — Yea
PHILLIPS — Yea
PLYMALE — Yea
TRUMP — Yea
HAMILTON — Yea
HUNT — Yea
JEFFRIES — Yea
SMITH — Yea
MR PRESIDENT — Yea
KARNES — Yea
Mike Woelfel Democrat Yea
Amy Grady Republican Yea
Ben Queen Republican Yea
Charles H. Clements Republican Yea
Eric Tarr Republican Yea
Jack Woodrum Republican Yea
Jason Barrett Republican Yea
Jay Taylor Republican Yea
Laura Wakim Chapman Republican Yea
Mark R. Maynard Republican Yea
Mike Azinger Republican Yea
Mike Oliverio Republican Yea
Patricia Rucker Republican Yea
Rollan A. Roberts Republican Yea
Ryan Weld Republican Yea
Tom Takubo Republican Yea
Vince Deeds Republican Yea

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Subjects

healthcare health-insurance
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SB 594 is sponsored by Tom Takubo (Republican), Maroney, and Nelson.
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