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WV HB4335

Bill

Status

Passed

3/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Evan Worrell

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Department of Human Services or its fiscal agent to complete Medicaid provider enrollment determinations within 5 business days of receiving a completed application, with notification of missing materials within 2 business days

  • Mandates Medicaid managed care organizations (MCOs) complete provider credentialing within 60 calendar days, with only one possible 30-day extension allowed upon written justification

  • MCOs failing to meet credentialing timelines face penalties including corrective action plans, monetary sanctions, or credentialing-by-default at the department's discretion

  • Requires all Medicaid enrollment, credentialing applications, renewals, and supporting documents to be submitted exclusively by electronic means beginning July 1, 2026

  • Establishes the CAQH (Council for Affordable Quality Healthcare) credentialing form as the mandatory standard, prohibiting contracting entities from requiring additional information beyond this form

Legislative Description

Relating to Medicaid providers

Health

Last Action

Approved by Governor 2/28/2026 - House Journal

3/2/2026

Committee Referrals

Health and Human Resources1/27/2026
Health & Human Resources1/14/2026

Full Bill Text

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