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WV SB867
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/21/2025
Primary Sponsor
Brian Helton
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AI Summary
- Moves the compliance deadline for residential substance use disorder treatment facilities from January 1, 2026 to July 1, 2025 for obtaining required licensure and accreditation
- Prohibits the Bureau for Medical Services and contracted managed care organizations from reimbursing providers at residential substance use disorder facilities unless the facility is licensed by the West Virginia Office of Health Facility Licensure and Certification and accredited by CARF, the Joint Commission, or DNV
- Requires the Bureau for Medical Services to make all necessary federal filings and submit provider manual changes for public comment by October 1, 2025
- New facilities or those undergoing ownership changes have one year from start of operations to obtain accreditation, though licensure requirements apply immediately
- The law expires July 1, 2031 unless renewed by the Legislature, with a report on effectiveness due to the Legislative Oversight Commission by December 31, 2030
Legislative Description
Prohibiting payment to residential substance use disorder treatment facilities that do not meet certain requirements
Human Services
Last Action
To Health and Human Resources
3/21/2025
Committee Referrals
Health and Human Resources3/21/2025
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