Relating to a biennial capitation rate review to be conducted by the Bureau of Medical Services

HB 2176 requires West Virginia's Bureau of Medical Services to conduct a biennial review (every two years) of reimbursement rates paid to healthcare providers serving individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities (IDDW), adults with disabilities (ADW), personal care services, and traumatic brain injury (TBI) programs. The review must assess rate adequacy, consider factors like inflation, recruitment costs, and compare rates with other states, and include recommendations for adjustments. The Bureau must submit detailed reports with proposed legislation to the Joint Committee of Finance starting July 2027. This replaces the current annual review requirement with a biennial process. The bill directly affects healthcare providers in these specific state-funded programs and the Bureau of Medical Services.