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WV SB989
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/18/2026
Primary Sponsor
Robbie Morris
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AI Summary
- Repeals the West Virginia Children's Health Insurance Program Advisory Board and transfers its duties to the Medical Services Fund Advisory Council
- Sets the Medical Services Fund Advisory Council membership at exactly 11 members (changed from 9-15 members), with heads of Bureau of Public Health and Bureau for Medical Services becoming non-voting ex officio members
- Adds new required council positions including representatives from the WV Pharmacist Association, Hospice Council of WV, Academy of Family Physicians (2 members), managed care association, consumer advocacy groups, and the Beneficiary Advisory Council
- Creates a new Beneficiary Advisory Council (BAC) to provide a forum for Medicaid recipients, families, and caregivers to give feedback on policy development and program administration
- Requires the BAC to meet quarterly and separately from the Medical Services Fund Advisory Council, with membership appointed by the Medicaid Commissioner and bylaws published on the Medicaid website
Legislative Description
Changing membership requirements of Medical Services Fund Advisory Council
Human Services
Last Action
To Health and Human Resources
2/18/2026
Committee Referrals
Health and Human Resources2/18/2026
Full Bill Text
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