IDD Waiver

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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Navigating ‘Climate Anxiety’ And Officials Talk IDD Waiver On This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, uncertainty about the future amidst a changing climate has given rise in recent years to a phenomenon known as "climate anxiety." Ahead of Earth Day Monday, Chris Schulz spoke with Amy Parsons-White, sustainability manager for Marshall University, to discuss this mental health issue and potential solutions.

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W.Va. Grapples With IDD Waiver Program

In the final hours of the 2024 regular legislative session, lawmakers passed a budget that cut funding for IDD waivers.

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The Growing Need For Foster Families On This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, in the latest installment of our occasional series “Now What? A Series On Parenting,” Chris Schulz speaks with Terri Lynn Durnal of the National Youth Advocate Program about the unique experience of fostering children – and the need for foster parents in the state.

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