This bill proposes the addition of a new section, 9-5-34, to the Code of West Virginia, focusing on the reporting of mileage by providers of Socially Necessary Services (SNS). The Department of Human Services is tasked with implementing a tiered reporting system that includes detailed mileage summary logs for agency providers exceeding 3,000 miles in a 92-day authorization period, as well as necessary documentation for those reporting under that threshold. The bill emphasizes the need to modernize billing and payment processes by updating reporting documentation to eliminate redundancy and encouraging the use of user-friendly digital forms and GPS software for accurate mileage tracking.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that the costs associated with procuring the required technology will be the responsibility of the provider agency. However, agencies that adopt this technology will benefit from expedited payment status, thereby incentivizing compliance with the new reporting requirements. Overall, the bill aims to enhance accountability and efficiency in the reporting of mileage for SNS providers in West Virginia.

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Introduced Version: 9-5-34