Live On The Levee Lineup Announced
Charleston’s annual free concert series, Live on the Levee, will begin on May 24 and run through August 10.
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Appeals Court: Medicaid Program Must Cover Gender-Affirming Care
The Fourth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond, Virginia, upheld a lower court ruling Monday on a vote of 8 to 6 that the state’s Medicaid exclusion violated federal law.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsTaiwan Partnership, First Responder Mental Health Highlight House Happenings
Global partnerships and international politics took center stage in the House of Delegates Thursday, along with a continuing legislative effort to address the mental health crisis among the state’s first responders.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsPEIA Director: Agency Making Strides In Controlling Prescription Costs, Advancing Wellness
Brian Cunningham said whenever he’s out in public, he’s bombarded with questions on when PEIA will cover the new anti-obesity drugs, including Wegovy.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsPEIA Health Insurance Premiums Increase Under Review
The PEIA Finance Board is evaluating higher premiums for state and local employees to comply with an 80-20 employer/employee cost split passed by the Legislature this year.
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Testimony On East Palestine Train Crash And PEIA Sees New Director, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, we have a new story from The Allegheny Front – a public radio program based in Pittsburgh that reports on environmental issues in the region. This latest story explores the East Palestine train crash and recent testimony questioning the need to burn the train cars.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsCunningham Named Director Of PEIA
Gov. Jim Justice announced Brian Cunningham as the new director of the state’s Public Employee Insurance Agency Wednesday.
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