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Section 85-20-18 - Organ Transplants

W. Va. Code R. § 85-20-18

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Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 85-20-18 - Organ Transplants
18.1. Transplants are not generally accepted or reimbursed by the Commission, Insurance Commissioner, private carrier or self-insured employer, whichever is applicable; however, requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. All transplants must be pre-approved by the Commission, Insurance Commissioner, private carrier or self-insured employer, whichever is applicable, prior to issuance of authorization.
18.2. Transplants which are needed, in whole or in part, because of an intervening cause, such as long term alcohol consumption, smoking, or other tobacco use shall be declined coverage by the Commission, Insurance Commissioner, private carrier or self-insured employer, whichever is applicable.

W. Va. Code R. § 85-20-18