FISCAL NOTE



FUND(S):

N/A

Sources of Revenue:

Other Fund n/a

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 rewrite the article concerning the practice of psychology. The bill prohibits the practice of psychology without a license. The bill provides other applicable sections. The bill defines terms. The bill continues and renames the board. The bill provides for board composition, appointments, qualifications, terms of office, filling of vacancies and holding meetings. The bill provides for compensation and reimbursement for board members. The bill sets forth the powers and duties of the board. The bill clarifies rule making authority. The bill continues a special revenue account. The bill establishes license and certification requirements. The bill sets forth scopes of practices. The bill provides for licensure for persons licensed in another state. The bill establishes renewal requirements. The bill establishes delinquent, expired and inactive license requirements. The bill provides temporary permit requirements. The bill requires license to be displayed. The bill provides for privileged communications and exceptions. The bill provides the board may issue notices to cease and desist. The bill provides that circuit courts may issue injunctions. The bill sets forth grounds for disciplinary actions. The bill allows for specific disciplinary actions. The bill provides procedures for the investigation of complaints. The bill provides for judicial review and appeals of decisions. The bill sets forth hearing and notice requirements. The bill provides for civil causes of action, and the bill provides for criminal penalties. As written, the Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) does not estimate any fiscal impact from the proposed legislation. Please see note in the memorandum section.



Fiscal Note Detail


Effect of Proposal Fiscal Year
2014
Increase/Decrease
(use"-")
2015
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


The bill contains the following: "(c) An amendment to the Medicaid state plan shall be proposed before January 1, 2015, to include the title "licensed psychological practitioner" as an accepted provider." The Medicaid State Plan currently allows for a Masters, or Doctorate level psychologists to enroll as an eligible provider of service for the Medicaid program; therefore, an amendment to the Medicaid State Plan is not required.



    Person submitting Fiscal Note: Karen L. Bowling
    Email Address: dhhrbudgetoffice@wv.gov