Increases payment for contracted therapists and employees in West Virginia's Birth to Three program by 25%.

The bill amends the West Virginia Code to provide a 25 percent increase in payments for services provided by therapists and other professionals contracted for the Birth-to-Three program, who are not state employees. This increase is set to take effect starting July 1, 2026. The fund for these services, known as the West Virginia Birth-to-Three Fund, is supported by various sources including legislative appropriations, private donations, and fees from clients or third-party payers.

Increases payment for contracted therapists and employees in West Virginia's Birth to Three program by 25%.

The bill amends the West Virginia Code to provide a 25 percent increase in payments for services provided by therapists and other professionals contracted for the Birth-to-Three program, who are not state employees. This increase is set to take effect starting July 1, 2026. The fund for these services, known as the West Virginia Birth-to-Three Fund, is supported by various sources including legislative appropriations, private donations, and fees from clients or third-party payers.