This bill aims to amend the Code of West Virginia by removing the requirement for a certificate of need for personal care services and intellectual developmental disabilities services. Specifically, it deletes the existing requirement for these services to obtain a certificate of need, which is a regulatory approval process that health care providers must navigate before offering certain services. The bill also includes provisions that allow for the continued operation of previously approved certificates of need unless revoked by the authority.

In addition to the deletions, the bill introduces new language that explicitly exempts both personal care services and intellectual developmental disabilities services from the certificate of need requirement. This change is intended to streamline the process for providing these essential services, potentially increasing access for individuals in need of care. The bill reflects a broader effort to enhance the availability of health services in West Virginia by reducing regulatory barriers.

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