Prohibiting payment to residential substance use disorder treatment facilities in certain circumstances

This bill prohibits the state of West Virginia and its contracted managed care organizations from paying for services at residential substance use disorder treatment facilities starting January 1, 2026, unless those facilities meet specific standards. To receive payment, facilities must be licensed by the state and accredited by a recognized organization such as CARF, the Joint Commission, or DNV. The law gives facilities one year to obtain these credentials after opening or changing ownership, while requiring the state to file necessary paperwork with federal agencies by October 2025. Additionally, the bill mandates that an inspector general create rules to enforce these standards and requires a report on the policy's effectiveness by the end of 2030, after which the law will expire unless renewed.