WVDHS Implements New Payment Process in Child Welfare Proceedings

The West Virginia Dept. of Human Services is implementing a new payment process for drug screening and testing services in child welfare proceedings.
The changes follow the enactment of Senate Bill 128, which takes effect July 11.
The legislation impacts judicial authority related to service payments and aims to promote consistency, efficiency and timely access to services in child welfare cases.
Under the new law, the way courts authorize payment for drug screening and testing services will…