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West Virginia law

Healthcare & Benefits Laws in West Virginia.

West Virginia healthcare is regulated by the West Virginia Department of Health, the Board of Medicine (W. Va. Code § 30-3), and the Health Care Authority. West Virginia operates a Certificate of Need (CON) program under W. Va. Code § 16-2D and enacted the Medical Professional Liability Act (MPLA) at W. Va. Code § 55-7B — which imposes strict procedural requirements (including a pre-suit Certificate of Merit) and caps noneconomic damages at $250,000 (general) and $500,000 (catastrophic) with annual inflation adjustments.

Last verified: 2026-04-20

State law

Key West Virginia Statutes

West Virginia Medical Professional Liability Act (MPLA)W. Va. Code § 55-7B

West Virginia's comprehensive medical-malpractice tort-reform statute. Imposes Certificate of Merit pre-suit requirement, caps noneconomic damages at $250,000 (general) and $500,000 (catastrophic injury), and imposes other procedural limitations.

Certificate of NeedW. Va. Code § 16-2D

West Virginia's CON program — requires Health Care Authority approval before covered healthcare facilities and services can be established or expanded.

West Virginia Board of MedicineW. Va. Code § 30-3

West Virginia's physician licensing and discipline framework.

State law

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