West Virginia § 33-16-19 - 33-16-19. Copayments for certain services.

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§ 33-16-19. 33-16-19. Copayments for certain services.

(a) A group health plan, health benefit plan or network plan subject to this article may not impose a copayment, coinsurance, or office visit deductible amount charged to the insured for services rendered for each date of service by a licensed occupational therapist, licensed occupational therapist assistant, licensed speech-language pathologist, licensed speech-language pathologist assistant, licensed physical therapist, or a licensed physical therapist assistant that is greater than the copayment, coinsurance, or office visit deductible amount charged to the insured for the services of a primary care physician or an osteopathic physician.

(b) The group health plan, health benefit plan or network plan shall clearly state the availability of occupational therapy, speech-language therapy, and physical therapy coverage and all related limitations, conditions, and exclusions.

Source: official West Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does West Virginia Code § 33-16-19 cover?

Section 33-16-19 ("33-16-19. Copayments for certain services.") is part of the West Virginia Code, the codified statutory law of West Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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