Extraordinary surcharges prohibited

W. Va. Code § 33-16E-5, under Article 16E.

W. Va. Code § 33-16E-5

A health insurance plan is prohibited from:

(1) Imposing deductibles, copayments, other cost-sharing mechanisms, or waiting periods for prescription contraceptive drugs or devices greater than deductibles, copayments, other cost-sharing mechanisms or waiting periods for other covered prescription drugs or devices.

(2) Imposing deductibles, copayments, other cost-sharing mechanisms or waiting periods for outpatient contraceptive services greater than such deductibles, copayments, other cost-sharing mechanisms or waiting periods for other covered outpatient services.