Intellectual Developmental Disabilities Waiver Program

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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Health & Science Emily Rice, Jul. 25, 2024

Attorneys 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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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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Health & Science Emily Rice, Apr. 18, 2024

Lawmakers 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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