“The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released new regulations and guidance on the delivery of home and community-based services (HCBS) offered through Medicaid waiver programs. Through this new rule, CMS intends to ensure that individuals receiving HCBS through Medicaid waivers have full access to integrated, community living including receiving services in the most integrated setting possible. To increase understanding of the rule for individuals receiving services, family members and providers, the West Virginia Bureau for Medical Services will post information and relevant materials on this webpage.
To fully implement the new rule from CMS, West Virginia must submit a transition plan for the each Medicaid waiver offering HCBS to ensure compliance of the new rule. The Bureau for Medical Services is solicited comments on the draft Transition Plans. There is one transition plan for each waiver. The transition plans will be combined into one Statewide Transition Plan. Comments from the public will be used to complete the final Statewide Transition Plan to submit to CMS.”
West Virginia Veterans Services Offered by the Huntington Regional Office
“VA’s Huntington Regional Office (RO) administers a variety of services, including Compensation, Education, Insurance, Loan Guaranty, Pension, and Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment for Veterans, Servicemembers, their families and survivors in West Virginia (excluding four counties in the northern Panhandle). We offer the following additional services:
Counseling about eligibility for VA benefits and how to apply
Information about VA health care and memorial benefits
Outreach to Veterans, including to those who are homeless or at risk for homelessness and to older, minority, and women Veterans
West Virginia DHHR to Add 200 Slots to IDD Waiver Program (2019)
“The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR), Bureau for Medical Services today announced the Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (IDD) Waiver Program will release 200 slots to accommodate individuals on the wait list. The new slots are a result of the cost savings and efficiencies of the program.
“The Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities Waiver is important to many residents and their families as it provides an alternative to institutional care,” said Cindy Beane, Commissioner for DHHR’s Bureau for Medical Services. “These additional slots allow DHHR to continue serving this vulnerable population.”
The IDD Waiver Program assists individuals who have intellectual and/or developmental disabilities in achieving the highest level of independence and self-sufficiency possible. Individuals must be determined medically and financially eligible for services.
In addition to the 200 slots to be released in January 2019, the program released 62 new slots and 106 rollover slots in July 2018.”
“Students may qualify for special education services under one of the 14 exceptionality categories according to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act 2004 (IDEA), Policy 2419 and the West Virginia Code.”
Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center Homeless Veterans “Employment”
“Employment
Under this program, each VA Medical Center (VAMC) has received funding to hire new vocational development specialists who are serving as Community Employment Coordinators (CECs) to boost employment outcomes for Veterans who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.
How It Works
CECs work out of each VAMC to forge partnerships and create relationships with local community organizations and employers who have the ability to hire Veterans. CECs work with and pre-screen Veterans who offer a variety of skills and come from all education levels, and are backed by VA’s entire network of services and providers. Employers can also proactively reach out to their local CEC by visiting the CEC contact information page.”
West Virginia DE Facilitated Individualized Education Program (FIEP) Procedures (2020)
Facilitated Individualized Education Program (FIEP) Procedures: A Guide for Families and Districts
“The Facilitator:
Is trained, experienced and impartial.
Works with the IEP Team to create an agenda and ground rules for the meeting.
Guides discussion by asking student-focused questions, such as: » How is the student doing? » What changes, if any, should be made to the student’s goals? » In what ways can we help the student reach his/her goals and objectives?
Keeps team members on task and the meeting within the scheduled time.
Asks questions to clarify points of agreement and disagreement and helps identify workable solutions to conflicts.
Helps ensure that the language in the IEP reflects decisions made during the meeting.
Does not take sides, impose decisions on the team, place blame or determine whether decisions are right or wrong.”
West Virginia 2019 CMS Navigator Cooperative Agreement Recipient First Choice Services
“First Choice Services, Inc. was awarded a statewide 2019 CMS Navigator Cooperative Agreement serving “Left behind” consumers; Small business owners; Self-employed individuals; Part-time workers in food service and retail occupations; Consumers of mental health and substance abuse treatment services; Recently unemployed individuals and their families who have lost healthcare coverage.”
West Virginia 2019 CMS Navigator Cooperative Agreement Recipient Virginia Poverty Law Center, Inc.
“Virginia Poverty Law Center, Inc. (VPLC) was awarded a statewide 2019 CMS Navigator Cooperative Agreement serving Current enrollees and uninsured and “left-behind” individuals and families who lack affordable coverage options in their area or are unaware of the full range of health coverage options available. Sub-awardee/Subrecipient Contracted Organizations are: Blue Ridge Legal Services, Central Virginia Legal Aid Society, Legal Aid Justice Center, Legal Aid Society of Eastern Virginia, Legal Aid Society of Roanoke Valley, Legal Services of Northern Virginia, Southwest Virginia Legal Aid Society, and Virginia Legal Aid Society. They will partner with: Rapid Response Program, Telehealth Enrollment Assistance Service, State and local government agencies, Community libraries, food banks, and tax preparers, Faith-based organizations, Chambers of Commerce, Hospitals, Native American tribes, Military and veterans’ groups, Remote Access Medical clinics, and the Parole office. For more information, please contact the designated project lead.”
“Section 1. General policy. – The purpose of this bill is to appropriate money necessary for the economical and efficient discharge of the duties and responsibilities of the state and its agencies during the fiscal year 2021…
43 – State Board of Rehabilitation – Division of Rehabilitation Services…
From the above appropriation for Workshop Development (fund 0310, appropriation 16300), fund shall be used exclusively with the private nonprofit community rehabilitation program organizations known as work centers or sheltered workshops. The appropriation shall also be used to continue the support of the program, services, and individuals with disabilities currently in place at those organizations…
370 – Bureau of Senior Services – Community Based Service Fund…
The total amount of these appropriations are funded from annual table game license fees to enable the aged and disabled citizens of West Virginia to stay in their homes through the provision of home and community-based services.”
West Virginia Medicaid Aged and Disabled Waiver Program
“The Aged and Disabled Waiver (ADW) program is a long-term care option that provides in-home care and community help. It allows a person to remain at or return home instead of receiving nursing home care. Services in the program promote choice, self-reliance, respect and community care.”
