HB4840

Exempt federally qualified health centers from having to obtain a prior authorization for behavioral health services

Introduced·1/27/26
Intr Text

HB4840 exempts federally qualified health centers from prior authorization requirements for behavioral health services.

West Virginia HB4840 amends the Code of West Virginia to exempt federally qualified health centers from needing prior authorization for behavioral health services. This bill clarifies that these centers are not subject to the prior authorization gold card process. The exemption is subject to internal auditing and may be rescinded if the health maintenance organization determines the practitioner is not performing services in conformity with the benefit plan, identifies substantial variances in historical utilization, or identifies other anomalies.

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Where it stands

Current
Health & Human Resources Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

0
3
RRR
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Feb 24

3:30 PM

Standing Committee on Health and Human Resources Meeting

History

Jan 27

House

Filed for introduction

Jan 27

House

To Health and Human Resources

Jan 27

House

Introduced in House