An Eastern Panhandle Artist, The Music Hall Of Fame, And Lawmakers Go Home, This West Virginia Week
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Home 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.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsHouse 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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Disabilities Support Program Faces Uncertain Budget Future
If lawmakers don't approve Gov. Jim Justice’s proposal to increase taxes, representatives of the state's Department of Health and Human Resources says…
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsSenior Groups Rally at West Virginia Capitol for In-Home Care
A rally took place at the West Virginia State Capitol Today to draw attention to issues with in-home care services.A coalition of groups including the…
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