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SB 660

Relating to spousal coverage under PEIA

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Charles Clements and 5 co-sponsors

SB 660 modifies spousal health insurance coverage under West Virginia's PEIA program for public employees, with specific provisions under legislative review.

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Bill Summary · SB 660

Legislative bill overview

SB 660 modifies spousal coverage provisions under West Virginia's Public Employees Insurance Agency (PEIA), the state health insurance program for public employees. The bill was recently introduced and referred to the Banking and Insurance Committee, but specific policy details are not yet publicly available in standard legislative databases.

Why is this important

PEIA covers approximately 130,000 public employees and retirees in West Virginia, making changes to spousal coverage eligibility or benefits potentially significant for thousands of families. Modifications to spousal insurance provisions can affect healthcare access, employee recruitment/retention for public sector jobs, and state budget expenditures.

Potential points of contention

  • Eligibility or coverage scope changes – The bill may alter which spouses qualify for coverage or what services are included, potentially affecting current beneficiaries' benefits
  • Cost-sharing implications – Modifications could shift premium costs between employees and spouses or change out-of-pocket expenses
  • Effective date and grandfathering – Questions about whether changes apply to current enrollees or only new participants, and transition periods for affected families

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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