This bill proposes amendments to the Code of West Virginia, specifically sections 16-2D-8 and 16-2D-10, to exempt certain health services from the requirement of obtaining a certificate of need. Notably, the bill removes the requirement for intellectual developmental disabilities services and personal care services to obtain a certificate of need, which is a significant change aimed at increasing accessibility to these services. The bill also includes various provisions regarding the establishment and operation of health care facilities, including the conditions under which a certificate of need is required for other health services.

In addition to the exemptions, the bill outlines the process for transferring certificates of need in cases of financially distressed hospitals and specifies the criteria for what constitutes financial distress. The amendments aim to streamline the process for providing essential health services while ensuring that oversight remains in place for other significant health care developments. Overall, the bill seeks to enhance the availability of personal care and intellectual developmental disabilities services in West Virginia by reducing regulatory barriers.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 16-2D-8, 16-2D-10
Engrossed Version: 16-2D-8, 16-2D-10