SB 707
Providing increase in salary to WV Birth-to-Three contracted therapists and employees
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- Passed Senate
- Passed House of Delegates
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill proposes to increase payments to therapists and other professionals who contract with the West Virginia Birth-to-Three program and are not employed by the state. Specifically, it mandates a 25 percent increase in the payments made for services provided by these professionals. The bill aims to support the Birth-to-Three program by compensating contracted providers more generously. This increase will be effective starting July 1, 2025.
Key provisions
- Increases payments to contracted therapists and professionals for services provided to the West Virginia Birth-to-Three program.
- Provides a 25 percent increase in payment rates.
- Applies to professionals who are not state employees.
- Funds for the increase will come from various sources including appropriations, fund transfers, private donations, and fees.
- Any remaining funds in the West Virginia Birth-to-Three Fund will remain within the fund.
- The bill references existing sections of the West Virginia Code related to early intervention services and fund management.
Who is affected
- West Virginia Birth-to-Three program participants
- Therapists providing services to the Birth-to-Three program
- Contracted professionals working with the Birth-to-Three program
- The West Virginia Birth-to-Three program
Notable changes
- Establishes a dedicated fund for the Birth-to-Three program.
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