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HB4703 • 2026
Improving Medicaid access to durable medical equipment
Improving Medicaid access to durable medical equipment
Healthcare
Passed Legislature
This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.
Bill History
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2026-01-21
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To House Health and Human Resources
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2026-01-21
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Introduced in House
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2026-01-21
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To Health and Human Resources
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2026-01-21
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Filed for introduction
Official Summary Text
Improving Medicaid access to durable medical equipment
Current Bill Text
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HB 4703 Text skip navigation SENATE PRESIDENT SENATORS COMMITTEES VIDEO/AUDIO DISTRICT MAPS SENATE CLERK SENATE RULES HOUSE SPEAKER DELEGATES COMMITTEES VIDEO/AUDIO DISTRICT MAPS HOUSE CLERK HOUSE RULES HOUSE STAFF JOINT INTERIM COMMITTEES LEGISLATIVE ADMINISTRATOR LEGISLATIVE SERVICES DIVISION PUBLIC INFORMATION LEGISLATIVE AUTOMATED SYSTEMS DIVISION LEGISLATIVE AUDITOR'S OFFICE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION & RESEARCH DIVISION POST AUDIT DIVISION BUDGET DIVISION REGULATORY AND FISCAL AFFAIRS DIVISION CLAIMS COMMISSION CRIME VICTIMS RULE-MAKING REVIEW SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS JUDICIAL COMP. COMMISSION JOINT RULES STAFF INFO BILL STATUS BILL STATUS BILL TRACKING STATE LAW WEST VIRGINIA CODE ACTS OF THE LEGISLATURE CODE OF 1931 WV CONSTITUTION US CONSTITUTION REPORTS AGENCY REPORTS AGENCY GRANT AWARDS PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS POST AUDITS EDUCATIONAL CITIZEN’S GUIDE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM PAGE PROGRAM PUBLICATIONS PHOTO GALLERY CAPITOL HISTORY HOW A BILL BECOMES LAW CONTACT SENATE ROSTER HOUSE ROSTER PUBLIC INFO. NEWS RELEASES HELPFUL LINKS Introduced Version House Bill 4703 History | Email Key: Green = existing Code. Red = new code to be enacted WEST VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE 2026 REGULAR SESSION FISCAL NOTE Introduced House Bill 4703 By Delegate Chiarelli [Introduced January 21, 2026; referred to the Committee on Health and Human Resources] A BILL to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding a new section designated §9-5-34, relating to adding Medicaid coverage of lymphedema compression treatment items and off-the-shelf orthopedic braces. Be it enacted by the Legislature of West Virginia: ARTICLE 5. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS. §9-5-34. Medicaid program; coverage of compressions and braces. (a) Any enrollee in Medicaid who is eligible for services and who has a diagnosis of lymphedema shall receive coverage for lymphedema compression treatment items, such as standard and custom fitted gradient compression garments, lymphedema pumps, and other items as determined by the Bureau for Medical Services. (b) Any enrollee in Medicaid who is eligible for services and who has been diagnosed with an orthopedic issue that requires a brace shall receive coverage for custom-fitted and off-the-shelf orthopedic braces. (c) If required, the Bureau for Medical Services shall requite federal approval through a state plan amendment, wavier, or other means to effectuate coverage of the items listed in subsections (a) and (b). NOTE: The purpose of this bill is to require Medicaid to cover lymphedema compression treatment items and off-the-shelf orthopedic braces. Strike-throughs indicate language that would be stricken from a heading or the present law and underscoring indicates new language that would be added. Bill Status | Bill Tracking | Legacy WV Code | Bulletin Board | District Maps | Senate Roster | House Roster | Live | Blog | Jobs | Links | Home This Web site is maintained by the West Virginia Legislature's Office of Reference & Information. | Terms of Use | Webmaster | © 2026 West Virginia Legislature ** Print On Demand Name: Email: Phone: