On Mar. 8, WV LEG passed bill auto enrollment substance use care.
WV LEG passed SB 820 to require automatic enrollment of substance abuse disorder population into managed care programs; makes modifications to WV LEG 9-5-29.
Provisions
Provides relevant definitions, automatic assignment to means individuals required to enroll who do not select a managed care organization, automatically assigned one.
Managed care organizations or MCOs means a certified HMO that provides health care services to Medicaid members per agreement with the Bureau for Medical Services.
Requires development of improved quality of care for substance use disorder (SUD).
Also requires annual report re effectiveness to WV INS beginning with Nov. 15, 2024.
Legislative History
On Feb. 16, 2024, bill introduced in Senate; on Feb. 28, 2024, bill passed Senate.
On Feb. 29, 2024, bill introduced in House; on Mar. 8, 2024, bill passed House.
Effectiveness
Upon approval by governor or veto override, SB 820 will be effective Jun. 6, 2024.
Mar. 2024 WV LEG Bill Approval
On Mar. 27, 2024, WV LEG reported bill approval by governor, effective Jun. 6, 2024.
Document dated Mar. 27, 2024, was received on Apr. 12, 2024, due to a fixed feed.
Regulators
WV LEG
Entity Types
CNSM; Ins
Reference
Bill SB820, 3/27/2024; Bill, SB820, 3/8/2024; Citation: WV LEG 9-5-29;
