TITLE 114. LEGISLATIVE RULE. INSURANCE COMMISSIONER. SERIES 52. DIABETES REGULATIONS the treatment and/or management of diabetes which shall be covered by major …
TITLE 114
LEGISLATIVE RULE
INSURANCE COMMISSIONER
SERIES 52
DIABETES REGULATIONS
114-52-1 General
11 Scope — The purpose of this rule is to set forth the equipment and
supplies for the treatment and/or management of diabetes which shall be
covered by major medical or similar comprehensive-type medical coverage if
medically necessary and either prescribed by a licensed physician or upon
written order by a licensed physician
12 Authority — W Va Code 33-2-10, 33-15C-1 and 33-16-16
13 Filing Date — May 16, 1997
14 Effective Date — May 16, 1997
114-52-2 Insurance Coverage for Diabetics
21 Except as provided in W Va Code 33-15-6, any policy which provides
major medical or similar comprehensive-type medical coverage shall include
coverage for the following equipment and supplies for the treatment and/or
management of diabetes for both insulin dependent and noninsulin dependent
persons with diabetes and those with gestational diabetes, if medically
necessary because of the diabetic condition and either prescribed by a
licensed physician or upon
written order by a licensed physician:
a Urine ketone testing strips;
b Urine microalbumin test;
c Blood pressure monitoring device;
d Podiatric appliances and therapeutic footwear; and
e Orthopedic appliances including canes, crutches and walkers
