Let’s get HB2708 Moving!  

We need your help! 

Help Pass HB 2708 to Cap Costs for West Virginians with Diabetes

SUPPORT HB2708

HB 2708 will cap per month copayments in private insurance:

  • $25 for insulin
  • $25 for other diabetes-related drugs
  • $100 for all diabetes-related medical supplies and equipment

Connect With Your Legislators!

HB 2708 is currently assigned first to the Health and Human Resources Committee and then to the Finance CommitteeHB 2708 must be voted on and pass both Committees by March 28 or the bill dies for this year.

Contact the members of the Health and Human Resources Committee Today!

 

West Virginians die of diabetes at the highest rate in the U.S. A bill seeks to make treatment more accessible.  We can do better West Virginia!

West Virginians die of diabetes at the highest rate in the U.S. A bill seeks to make treatment more accessible. - The Point Pleasant Register
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West Virginians die of diabetes at the highest rate in the U.S. A bill seeks to make treatment more accessible. - The Point Pleasant Register.  This story was originally published by Mountain State Spotlight. For more stories from Mountain State Spotlight, visit www.mountainstatespotlight.org.

 

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Personal Stories

Braxton’s Story

Adrian's Story - Type 1 Diabetic (2.26.2021)

Meet Adrian! Mom, teacher, and Type 1 Diabetic who has spent more than $250,000 over the course of her life managing her autoimmune disease. You can help lower the financial burden of diabetes in West Virginia by supporting House Bill 2708 - and place copay caps on insulin, non-insulin prescription medication, supplies, and equipment related to diabetes care. Contact your representatives today at wvlegislature.gov

Alan Hawkin's Story - Type 1 Diabetic (3.11.2021)

Alan is a pharmacist and diabetic educator from Barboursville, WV living with Type 1 Diabetes.

 

 

 

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2021 House Health and Human Resources Committee

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