West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 4840: Exempt federally qualified health centers from having to obtain a prior authorization for behavioral health services

In committee Last action January 27, 2026: To House Health and Human Resources

Plain-language summary

HB 4840 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia House on January 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Exempt federally qualified health centers from having to obtain a prior authorization for behavioral health services. Primary sponsor: Geno Chiarelli (Republican). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 27, 2026): To House Health and Human Resources.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Geno Chiarelli (Republican). 2 co-sponsors.