FISCAL NOTE

Date Requested: January 19, 2026
Time Requested: 04:22 PM
Agency: Health, WV Department of
CBD Number: Version: Bill Number: Resolution Number:
2726 Introduced SB505
CBD Subject: Health


FUND(S):

N/A

Sources of Revenue:

Other Fund N/A

Legislation creates:





Fiscal Note Summary


Effect this measure will have on costs and revenues of state government.


The purpose of this bill is to provide Medicaid coverage for postpartum healthcare. This legislation has no fiscal impact on the Department of Health as this bill applies to the duties of the Commissioner of Human Services and establishes coverage for postpartum care by Medicaid which is not in the purview of the Department of Health.



Fiscal Note Detail


Effect of Proposal Fiscal Year
2026
Increase/Decrease
(use"-")
2027
Increase/Decrease
(use"-")
Fiscal Year
(Upon Full
Implementation)
1. Estmated Total Cost 0 0 0
Personal Services 0 0 0
Current Expenses 0 0 0
Repairs and Alterations 0 0 0
Assets 0 0 0
Other 0 0 0
2. Estimated Total Revenues 0 0 0


Explanation of above estimates (including long-range effect):






Memorandum






    Person submitting Fiscal Note: Arvin Singh, Secretary, EdD, MBA, MPH, MS, FACHE
    Email Address: OSAfiscalnotes@wv.gov