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WV HB5661

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/17/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jarred Cannon

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Bureau for Medical Services to increase Medicaid dental-related reimbursement fees by at least 20 percent starting December 1, 2028
  • Applies to West Virginia's existing Medicaid dental program that covers adults aged 21 and over for diagnostic, preventative, and restorative services up to $2,000 per two-year budget period
  • Mandates the Bureau for Medical Services to submit a report by December 1, 2027 to legislative oversight committees analyzing Medicaid dental program expenditures, enrollees served, and state/federal cost shares
  • Amends §9-5-12a of the West Virginia Code relating to Medicaid dental care provisions

Legislative Description

Increasing Medicaid dental provider reimbursement rates.

Health

Last Action

Markup Discussion

2/23/2026

Committee Referrals

Health & Human Resources2/17/2026
Health & Human Resources2/17/2026

Full Bill Text

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