New Bishop Has Existing Connections To W.Va.
Evelio Menjivar-Ayala will serve as the tenth Bishop of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston — which encompasses all of West Virginia — starting in July.
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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 NewsSolar Panels And Supporting Residents With Developmental Disabilities, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, the Department of Human Services announced the hiring of West Virginia's first statewide Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) coordinator last month. Susan File to discusses how she will assist residents with disabilities in her new role.
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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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.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsAttorneys Representing Sharpe Hospital Patient Request Default Judgment
A man being held at Sharpe Hospital asked the court to issue a default judgment against the Department of Human Services Secretary, Cynthia Persily.
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