FISCAL NOTE
FUND(S):
2180
Sources of Revenue:
Special Fund
Legislation creates:
Neither Program nor Fund
Fiscal Note Summary
Effect this measure will have on costs and revenues of state government.
The purpose of this bill is to require health insurance policies to cover acupuncture treatment performed by a licensed acupuncturist.
Fiscal Note Detail
| Effect of Proposal |
Fiscal Year |
2009
Increase/Decrease
(use"-") |
2010
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):
PEIA already allows for it members to use acupuncture services by a licensed acupuncturist within certain limitations.
No additional cost would result from passage of this legislation.
Memorandum
Person submitting Fiscal Note: J. Michael Adkins, Deputy Director
Email Address: michael.adkins@wv.gov