The bill aims to establish new regulations for clinical inpatient medical treatment centers for substance use disorder in West Virginia by adding a new section, 9-5-29b, to the Code of West Virginia. It defines key terms related to these treatment centers, including "clinical inpatient medical treatment centers for substance use disorder," "certified recovery residence," and "integrated care model." The bill mandates that at least 85% of patients in these centers must be residents of West Virginia, and centers are required to submit quarterly reports to the West Virginia Office of the Inspector General detailing patient demographics and treatment outcomes. Additionally, the bill outlines specific requirements for patient care, including the provision of integrated care services, routine dental evaluations, and assistance with job readiness and identification documentation.

To ensure compliance, the Office of the Inspector General will review submitted data and may grant a six-month improvement period for centers found to be noncompliant. If compliance is not achieved, a hearing may be held to revoke the center's behavioral health license. The bill also requires the Office of the Inspector General to propose rules for legislative approval and establishes an effective date of July 1, 2026, for these provisions.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 9-5-29b
Committee Substitute: 9-5-29b
Committee Substitute for the Committee Substitute: 9-5-29b