West Virginia SB231: Relating to value-based payment requirements

What the bill says

An act to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding a new article, designated §9-11-1, §9-11-2, §9-11-3, §9-11-4, §9-11-5, and §9-11-6, relating to value-based payment requirements; providing legislative intent; defining terms; establishing value-based measures; creating timelines for implementation; setting out authority; and making provision inoperable without approval. ARTICLE 11. Addiction care recovery outcomes. §9-11-1. Legislative findings and purpose. The Legislature finds that West Virginia continues to be severely impacted by substance use disorder and overdose dea.

From the enrolled text, March 14, 2026:

AN ACT to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding a new article, designated §9-11-1, §9-11-2, §9-11-3, §9-11-4, §9-11-5, and §9-11-6, relating to value-based payment requirements; providing legislative intent; defining terms; establishing value-based measures; creating timelines for implementation; setting out authority; and making provision inoperable without approval. ARTICLE 11. Addiction care recovery outcomes. §9-11-1. Legislative findings and purpose. The Legislature finds that West Virginia continues to be severely impacted by substance use disorder and overdose deaths. While the state has made substantial investments in treatment, recovery, and prevention, the current addiction care system is fragmented and not aligned to measurable long-term recovery outcomes. The purpose of this article is to reorganize the state's addiction care system into a value-based continuum of care and incentivize coordination, integration, and accountability for recovery success. §9-11-2. Definitions. As used in this article: "Baseline year" means the designated time period during which performance data, including, but not limited to, cost, quality, utilization, and outcome-based performance measures is collected to establish benchmarks. "Continuum of care" means a coordinated system of services that includes prevention, early intervention, treatment (including withdrawal management and medication-assisted treatment), recovery support, supportive housing, vocational and educational support, and peer services. The continuum shall address the needs of individuals at all stages of substance use disorder and recovery. "Value-based …