There is created in the State Treasury a special revenue account to be designated the "Behavioral Mental Health Services Fund" which is an interest-bearing account that may be invested and retain all earnings. On or before August 1, 2010, the State Treasurer shall make a one-time transfer of $14,750,000 from Fund 1509 – Consumer Protection Recovery Fund, administered by the Attorney General, into the Behavioral Mental Health Services Fund. All moneys transferred to this fund shall be expended in accordance with the settlement provisions of State of West Virginia v. Eli Lilly and Company, Inc., United States District Court of the Eastern District of New York, Civil Action No. 06-CV-5826. Nothing in this article may be construed to mandate additional funding or to require any additional appropriation by the Legislature.
Structure West Virginia Code
Article 2. Commissioner of Human Services; Powers, Duties and Responsibilities Generally
§9-2-1. Continuation of Department of Welfare
§9-2-1a. Department of Health and Human Resources
§9-2-3. Acceptance of Federal-State Assistance and Federal Assistance
§9-2-3a. Authorized Exemption From Federal Law; Exceptions
§9-2-4. Organization of Department of Welfare
§9-2-6a. Commissioner to Develop Caseload Standards; Committee; Definitions
§9-2-7. State's Participation in Federal Work Incentive Program
§9-2-8. Information and Referral Services
§9-2-9. Secretary to Develop Medicaid Monitoring and Case Management
§9-2-9a. Agreements Between the Secretary and Three Higher Education Institutions
§9-2-9c. Behavioral Mental Health Services Fund Created
§9-2-10. Collection of Copayments by Health Care Providers; Penalties
§9-2-11. Limitation on Use of Funds