Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 168-1-6 - Limitations on Use of Fund6.1. A licensed medical facility performing a forensic medical examination must conduct the exam within a reasonable time of the alleged sexual assault in order to be eligible for reimbursement from the Fund. Generally, in order to obtain usable evidence, a reasonable time is as soon as possible and should not exceed ninety-six (96) hours after the time of the alleged assault. If, however, in the judgment of the physician, sexual assault nurse examiner (SANE), physician assistant working under the direct supervision of a physician or the advanced practice nurse, special circumstances exist and the forensic examination should be conducted even after the passage of ninety-six (96) hours such examination will be considered to be conducted within a reasonable time.6.2. Medical exams are primarily restricted to the collection of forensic evidence.6.3. The West Virginia Forensic Medical Examination Fund covers only the cost of forensic medical exams. The Fund does not cover the cost of any treatment of injuries, pregnancy prevention or additional testing for pregnancy or sexually transmitted diseases.