The bill amends the Code of West Virginia to establish specific requirements for opioid treatment programs regarding the provision of long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) to patients in recovery from addiction. It mandates that these programs offer LARC and outlines the necessary parameters, including the provision of non-coercive, shared decision-making contraceptive counseling tailored to individual patient needs. Additionally, if a program does not have a qualified provider to insert LARC, it must create a referral system to connect patients with licensed healthcare providers who can offer full contraceptive services.

Furthermore, the bill updates operational requirements for medication-assisted treatment (MAT) programs, prohibiting associations with any physician or prescriber whose Drug Enforcement Administration number is inactive or who has faced licensing issues. It emphasizes compliance with regulatory standards and documentation requirements, including the need for new agreements when there is a change in the treating physician or counselor, annual reviews of care coordination agreements, and the implementation of a drug testing program to ensure patient compliance. Other provisions include requirements for documentation regarding higher dosages of buprenorphine and consultation with obstetrical or gynecological providers when necessary.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 16B-13-5
Committee Substitute: 16B-13-3, 16B-13-5
Committee Substitute for the Committee Substitute: 16B-13-3, 16B-13-5
Engrossed Committee Substitute for the Committee Substitute: 16B-13-3, 16B-13-5