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Steel stairs lead to the top of the Red Oak Fire Tower where there's a 14-foot square cabin with panoramic windows and a metal catwalk. There's electricity, but no water.
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Aged and Disabled Waiver program
Care Providers For Waiver Recipients Get Pay Raise
Care providers for individuals who are aged and disabled, those with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and individuals living with traumatic brain injuries are set to receive a pay raise.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsMorrisey Supports Medicaid Waiver For ‘Most Vulnerable’ As Home Health Firm Opens New Office
Gov. Patrick Morrisey committed to maintaining state Medicaid funds for the most vulnerable Monday during a dedication of a West Virginia home health care company’s new corporate office. Morrisey sp...
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsHome Care Provider Praises Disability Rate Increase
A national organization that works to improve the home care industry’s West Virginia Chapter says a higher reimbursement will help seniors and those with disabilities live in their homes with dignity.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsIDD Waiver Rate Raised 15 Percent After Years Of Advocacy
After years of advocacy, IDD providers were notified Thursday that the Bureau for Medical Services will increase their rates.
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House Funds Waiver Programs In Final Hours Of Special Session
An extraordinary legislative session ended with tensions high among lawmakers who wanted more transparency in spending from the Department of Health and Department of Human Services.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsLawmakers Question State Medicaid Officials About Budget Cuts
Lawmakers had the opportunity to ask questions of state health leaders about the state’s IDD Waiver program. during a meeting of the Joint Health Committee.
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