This bill amends the Code of West Virginia to address the management of the medical services trust fund in relation to Medicaid coverage. It establishes that if there is a reduction in federal medical assistance for the Medicaid expansion program, specifically for newly eligible individuals under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, the Department of Human Services is required to disenroll and eliminate coverage for those individuals. The bill mandates that affected beneficiaries, managed care plans, and providers receive written notification about the cessation of coverage, which will occur as soon as permissible under federal law.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that funds within the medical services trust fund can only be used for specific purposes related to Medicaid services and cannot be repurposed for other uses unless the Medicaid program is eliminated in conjunction with federal health care reform. The Governor is granted the authority to authorize expenditures from the fund, ensuring that all spending aligns with the best interests of the state and its citizens. The bill aims to ensure fiscal responsibility and compliance with federal regulations regarding Medicaid funding and coverage.

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