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Government Eric Douglas, Oct. 07, 2025

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.

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Health & Science Emily Rice, Aug. 29, 2024

Expert: W.Va.’s Drug Epidemic Is Holding Back Its Economy And Hurting Its Children

A senior policy advisor to the Legislature presented a sobering picture of West Virginia's drug epidemic on Monday.

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Health & Science Emily Rice, Aug. 23, 2024

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.

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Health & Science Emily Rice, Aug. 22, 2024

IDD 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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Health & Science Emily Rice, Jul. 30, 2024

People With Intellectual, Developmental Disabilities To Get Help

On Monday, the Department of Human Services announced the hiring of West Virginia’s first Statewide Intellectual and Developmental Disability, or IDD, Coordinator, Susan File.

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Government Emily Rice, May. 21, 2024

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.

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