Rare Match Will Bring WVU, Wake Forest Fans To Charleston
The WVU Men's Basketball Team will face off against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons as part of the 2025 Holiday Hoopfest on Dec. 6.
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IDD Waivers
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 NewsPeople 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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Man Held At Sharpe Hospital Sues State Officials
A patient at Sharpe Hospital has filed a lawsuit against the facility, its CEO and state health officials.
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.
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