CHAPTER 5. GENERAL POWERS AND AUTHORITY OF THE GOVERNOR, SECRETARY OF STATE AND ATTORNEY GENERAL; BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS; MISCELLANEOUS AGENCIES, COMMISSIONS, OFFICES, PROGRAMS, ETC.

ARTICLE 16. WEST VIRGINIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES INSURANCE ACT.

§5-16-16. Preferred provider plan.

The director shall establish a preferred provider system for the delivery of health care to plan participants by all health care providers, which may include, but not be limited to, medical doctors, chiropractors, physicians, osteopathic physicians, surgeons, hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, pharmacies, and pharmaceutical companies.

The director shall establish the terms of the preferred provider system and the incentives therefor. The terms and incentives may include multiyear renewal options as are not prohibited by the Constitution of this state and capitated primary care arrangements which are not subject to the provisions of §33-25A-1 et seq. of this code.

Bill History For §5-16-16

1990 Third Special Session
Senate Bill 5
1988 Regular Session
House Bill 4222
1971 First Special Session
House Bill 115