West Virginia HB4917 terminates the West Virginia Health Care Authority and its certificate of need program.

West Virginia HB4917 repeals the West Virginia Health Care Authority and its certificate of need program, effective January 1, 2027. The bill also terminates the authority's cooperative agreement review process, transferring its remaining powers, assets, records, and employees to the Secretary of the Department of Health. The authority's Certificate of Need Program Fund will be transferred to the General Revenue Fund. The bill includes definitions for terms used in the repealed sections and specifies when the secretary shall propose a repeal of the authority's rules.

West Virginia HB4917 terminates the West Virginia Health Care Authority and its certificate of need program.

West Virginia HB4917 repeals the West Virginia Health Care Authority and its certificate of need program, effective January 1, 2027. The bill also terminates the authority's cooperative agreement review process, transferring its remaining powers, assets, records, and employees to the Secretary of the Department of Health. The authority's Certificate of Need Program Fund will be transferred to the General Revenue Fund. The bill includes definitions for terms used in the repealed sections and specifies when the secretary shall propose a repeal of the authority's rules.