HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 78

(By Delegate Walker)

[February 16, 2022]

Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study equal access to HIV prevention and treatment.

Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:

That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study equal access to HIV prevention and treatment in West Virginia; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study whether Medicaid insureds need a prior authorization for medication or for doctor visits; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study whether or not such HIV treatment includes patient choice; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study the number of those West Virginia residents who seek HIV treatment in surrounding states of West Virginia, such as Pennsylvania, Virginia, Ohio, Kentucky and Maryland; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance report to the Regular Session of the Legislature, 2023, on its findings, conclusions, and recommendations, together with drafts of any legislation necessary to effectuate its recommendations; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the expenses necessary to conduct this study, to prepare a report, and to draft necessary legislation be paid from legislative appropriations to the Joint Committee on Government and Finance.