HB 4196
To offer long-acting reversible contraception to patients receiving methadone and suboxone at the treatment facility for the methadone and suboxone
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- Passed House of Delegates
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill aims to expand access to long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) for patients receiving methadone or suboxone treatment at medication-assisted treatment (MAT) facilities in West Virginia. It establishes specific requirements for offering this service, including shared decision-making counseling, ensuring qualified healthcare providers are available, and outlining procedures for referrals if necessary. The bill also updates licensing requirements for MAT programs to include enhanced documentation and oversight.
Key provisions
- Requires MAT facilities to offer LARC counseling to patients.
- Specifies requirements for contraceptive counseling, including non-coercive approaches and medical eligibility screening.
- Mandates that MAT facilities have a licensed healthcare provider trained to administer LARC or establish a referral system.
- Updates MAT program licensing requirements, including enhanced documentation and fingerprinting procedures.
- Addresses medication prescription and dispensing practices, particularly regarding buprenorphine dosages.
- Requires notification to the director of any operational changes impacting compliance.
- Clarifies requirements for telehealth use by physicians providing MAT.
- Establishes a process for tapering medication dosages and documenting clinical reasons for deviations.
Who is affected
- Patients receiving methadone and suboxone treatment
- Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) facilities
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