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Home » US Law » 2022 West Virginia Code » Chapter 33. Insurance » Article 15. Accident and Sickness Insurance » §33-15-16. Policies Not to Exclude Insured's Children From Coverage; Required Services; Coordination With Other Insurance

(a) An insurer issuing accident and sickness policies in this state shall provide coverage for the child or children of the insured without regard to the amount of child support ordered to be paid or actually paid by the insured, if any, and without regard to the fact that the insured may not have legal custody of the child or children or that the child or children may not be residing in the home of the insured.

(b) An insurer issuing accident and sickness policies in this state shall provide benefits to dependent children placed with participants or beneficiaries for adoption under the same terms and conditions as apply to natural, dependent children of participants and beneficiaries, irrespective of whether the adoption has become final.

(c) An insurer shall not deny enrollment of a child under the health plan of the child's parent on the grounds that:

(1) The child was born out of wedlock;