West Virginia's Pharmacy Audit Integrity Act was enacted by the 2019 legislature.  The Act requires that effective October 1, 2020,  Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBM) and Auditing Entities must be licensed in order to operate within the state of West Virginia.

Here are the steps to apply for licensure as a PBM:

1. Complete the PBM Licensing application.
2. West Virginia PBM Bond Form.
3. Include an initial application fee of $2,500, payable to: WVOIC with the completed application and bond form. 

Apply for licensure as an Auditing Entity:

• Complete the Pharmacy Auditing Entity application. Include the application with a fee of $500, payable to WVOIC 

Mail to:   Financial Conditions Unit, WVOIC PBM Licensing, PO Box 50540, Charleston, WV  25305-0540

For more information Contact:  OICPBM@wv.gov 

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