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WV SB726
Bill
AI Summary
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Requires all medication-assisted treatment (MAT) centers licensed in West Virginia to convert to an "integrated-care model" by July 1, 2026, providing onsite medical, counseling, recovery, and addiction treatment services
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Mandates expanded medical services including routine health screenings, HIV/hepatitis/STD testing, birth control, vaccinations, basic diagnostics, treatment of common illnesses, and overdose prevention supplies and education
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Requires MAT programs to provide informed consent explaining treatment risks and benefits at program entry and at least quarterly thereafter, delivered by a licensed medical professional
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Exempts MAT centers that prescribe buprenorphine, provide behavioral telehealth services, and follow ASAM guidelines from most requirements, though these patients must be referred to a primary care provider every three months
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Directs the Office of Inspector General to propose emergency rules for implementation and submit a report on telehealth findings to the Legislative Oversight Commission by December 15, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to medication-assisted treatment programs
Health
Last Action
To House Health and Human Resources
4/3/2025