W. Va. Code R. § 61-24-11

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section 61-24-11 - Veterinarian participation in a voucher program

11.1. In order to participate in the voucher program, a veterinarian shall enter into a signed agreement with the Commissioner on a biennial basis on a form developed by the Commissioner. Under the agreement, the veterinarian shall:

11.1.a. Provide, annually, to the Commissioner a schedule of the veterinarian's usual and customary fees and charges for spay neuter services, and rabies vaccinations, which, for purposes of the voucher program, the veterinarian agrees to not increase for at least one year. This shall also apply to pediatric spay neuter services. The schedule shall delineate variables such as species, age, weight, estrus, pregnancy, cryptorchidism, pain medicine and other factors used in determining the veterinarian's fee and charges.

11.1.b. Provide a pre-operative examination, a rabies vaccination if the animal is not currently vaccinated against rabies, an eartip if the animal is a free roaming cat, spay or neuter the animal and provide post-operative care at a fee or charge not to exceed 80% of the veterinarian's usual and customary fees and charges for the services; and

11.1.c. Authorize the commissioner to provide information to the general public regarding the veterinarian's participation in the voucher program.

11.2. A participating veterinarian's specific fees and charges under the voucher program shall not be disseminated to the general public: Provided, that, that the Commissioner shall provide the fees and charges to grantees solely for the purpose of determining the amounts to be included on the vouchers. The Commissioner may amalgamate the fees and charges with those of other participating veterinarians for purpose of developing data and statistics regarding the overall spay neuter assistance program.

W. Va. Code R. § 61-24-11