The bill amends the Code of West Virginia to establish new requirements for opioid treatment programs, specifically mandating the provision of long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) to patients recovering from addiction. It requires these programs to offer LARC along with shared decision-making contraceptive counseling that is non-coercive and tailored to individual patient needs. Additionally, programs must ensure medical eligibility screening for potential contraindications and, if they lack a qualified provider for LARC insertion, must create a referral system to direct patients to appropriate healthcare providers.

Furthermore, the bill modifies operational requirements for medication-assisted treatment (MAT) programs, clarifying that they cannot be owned or associated with any physician whose licensing status is not fully active. It also emphasizes compliance with regulatory standards, including maintaining patient records and ensuring staff qualifications. The legislation introduces provisions for MAT programs to offer LARC, mandates the signing of new agreements when there is a change in treating physicians or counselors, and requires prescribers to report any theft or loss of prescription blanks within 24 hours. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the quality of care for patients in recovery by integrating reproductive health services into addiction treatment programs.

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