Navigating the state-specific Medicaid portal requirements for credentialing services in West Virginia is critical to avoiding claim denials.

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West Virginia’s Mountain Health Trust managed care program operates through three MCOs, and the state’s 2014 Medicaid expansion added over 175,000 beneficiaries in one of the nation’s most medically underserved states.


What Is the West Virginia MMIS Portal?

The West Virginia MMIS portal is the centralized web gateway operated by the Bureau for Medical Services (BMS) in partnership with Gainwell Technologies for all provider enrollment, licensing checks, and claims processing.

Providers must be enrolled and active in the central MMIS portal before they can contract with any of the state's managed care organizations.

Step-by-Step WV Medicaid Enrollment

1

Register on WVMMIS

Create account with NPI, Tax ID, WV license, practice info.

2

Complete Application

Demographics, WV license, specialties, locations, ownership disclosures.

3

Upload Documents

WV license, NPI, W-9, EIN, liability insurance, DEA, voided check.

4

Complete Screening

OIG/SAM, WV Board verification, WV State Police background for high-risk.

5

Submit

Processing: 30–45 days.

6

Credential with Mountain Health Trust MCOs

After WVMMIS approval, credential with all three MCOs.


Mountain Health Trust: West Virginia's MCO Landscape

West Virginia coordinates Medicaid benefits through the Mountain Health Trust (MHT) managed care program, utilizing three contracted Managed Care Organizations (MCOs):

Managed Care PlanParent CompanyKey Details
The Health PlanLocal Non-ProfitStatewide presence; highly integrated local care coordination.
UniCare Health PlanElevance HealthStatewide; extensive provider networks and strong market share.
Aetna Better Health of West VirginiaCVS Health / AetnaStatewide coverage; comprehensive behavioral and physical programs.

B2B Strategy: Central BMS approval is the first step. To capture the full market, providers must complete secondary credentialing with all three MHT plans. UniCare and The Health Plan represent the largest regional provider panels.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does WV enrollment take?

WVMMIS: 30–45 days. MCO: 30–60 days. Total: 60–105 days.

How many MCOs?

Three statewide. Credential with all three.

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