Relating to the payment of services rendered in proceedings under Chapter 49

Summary

The bill allows a judge to require the West Virginia Department of Human Services to cover professional or socially necessary services for children involved in Chapter 49 proceedings, but only if the services are reasonably connected to the case. It sets Medicaid rates as the default payment and permits higher rates if services aren’t provided within 30 days. Agencies can object and request a hearing before the court finalizes the order.

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