Require hospitals under Certificate of Need to accept PEIA

HB 2046 requires hospitals subject to West Virginia's Certificate of Need (CON) program to provide health care services to all patients enrolled in the Public Employees Insurance Act (PEIA), West Virginia's state employee health insurance program. This applies to all non-exempt CON hospitals, mandating they accept PEIA-covered patients without discrimination. The bill amends §16-2D-3(c) of the state code to explicitly state that CON hospitals must serve PEIA enrollees. It directly affects hospitals operating under the CON program and PEIA members, ensuring they receive covered services. The provision aims to expand access to care for state employees and their families within the existing CON regulatory framework.