FISCAL NOTE
Date Requested: January 14, 2026
Time Requested: 07:10 PM |
| Agency: |
Bureau for Medical Services |
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| CBD Number: |
Version: |
Bill Number: |
Resolution Number: |
| 2927 |
Introduced |
HB4335 |
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| CBD Subject: |
Health |
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FUND(S):
'0483 Bureau for Medical Services Administration; 0484 - Bureau for Medical Services Policy and Programming; 8722 - Cons Federal Funds Div Human Services Gen Admn Fd
Sources of Revenue:
Other Fund General and Federal
Legislation creates:
Fiscal Note Summary
Effect this measure will have on costs and revenues of state government.
The purpose of this bill is to establish uniform and expedited credentialing standards for Medicaid providers and require electronic submission of credentialing applications. The bill further directs the Department of Human Services to transition to a unified statewide electronic credentialing system.
The Department estimates a the fiscal impact of this legislation for the initial year of $4,000,000 (state = $880,000/federal = $3,120,000).
Estimated ongoing costs for operational years is estimated at $3,200,000 (state = $800,000/Federal $2,400,000).
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 |
4,000,000 |
3,200,000 |
| Personal Services |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Current Expenses |
0 |
4,000,000 |
3,200,000 |
| 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):
Estimates are based on quotes from current Department contractor.
Credentialing for Design, Development, and Implementation (DDI) will be a one-time fee upon implementation at a 90/10 split of $800,000. (Federal - $800,000*90%=$720,000, State - $800,000-$720,000=$80,000).
Annual operations for credentialing will be an ongoing cost at a 75/25 split of $3,200,000. (Federal - $3,200,000*75%=$2,400,000, State - $3,200,000-$2,400,000=$800,000).
Memorandum
Please identify any areas of vagueness, technical defects, reasons a bill would not have a fiscal impact, and/or any special issues not captured elsewhere on this form.
Person submitting Fiscal Note: Alex J. Mayer, MSA, PMP, DoHS Cabinet Secretary
Email Address: osafiscalnotes@wv.gov