This bill amends the Code of West Virginia to designate a specific type of psychiatric hospital as a "state-designated facility." It stipulates that a licensed psychiatric hospital with an average annual inpatient census patient mix of over 95 percent of court-ordered forensic and civil involuntary commitments from state custody or state-owned hospitals will qualify for this designation. This change aims to clarify the eligibility criteria for hospitals under the existing tax framework related to Medicaid funding.

Additionally, the bill modifies the existing tax structure for eligible acute care hospitals by maintaining a special revenue account known as the Medicaid State Share Fund. It specifies that taxes collected under this section, along with any associated penalties and interest, will be deposited into this fund and will not revert to the General Revenue. The bill also outlines the conditions under which the imposition and collection of these taxes may be suspended, ensuring that the funds are utilized effectively to support West Virginia's Medicaid program.

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Introduced Version: 11-27-38