This bill amends the Code of West Virginia to require health care facilities that are not exempt from certificate of need requirements to provide health care services to individuals covered under the Public Employees Insurance Act (PEIA). Specifically, it introduces new language stating that all such facilities must offer services to eligible persons under the PEIA, ensuring that these individuals have access to necessary health care.

Additionally, the bill makes several adjustments to the powers and duties of the authority overseeing the certificate of need program. It includes provisions for the authority to administer the program, review and amend the state health plan and standards, and create an advisory committee. The bill also clarifies the process for declaring a moratorium on health services and specifies that applications for certificates of need will be processed according to the updated section 16-2D-8. Overall, the legislation aims to enhance access to health care for public employees while maintaining oversight of health service development.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 16-2D-3