West Virginia § 33-42-2 Legislative findings and purpose

West Virginia Statutes

§ 33-42-2 — Legislative findings and purpose

West Virginia § 33-42-2

Ch. 33Â INSURANCE

Art. 42WOMEN'S ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE ACT

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W. Va. Code § 33-42-2 (2026).

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The Legislature finds and declares that adequate delivery of health care services to women requires direct access to primary and preventative obstetrical and gynecological services, which services may be provided as "well woman examinations", direct access without prior authorization to prenatal and obstetrical services for pregnant women and access to certain services essential to the physical and psychological integrity of women.

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The Legislature finds and declares that adequate delivery of health care services to women requires direct access to primary and preventative obstetrical and gynecological services, which services may be provided as "well woman examinations", direct access without prior authorization to prenatal and obstetrical services for pregnant women and access to certain services essential to the physical and psychological integrity of women.