SB 654
Creating WV ALS Care Services Act
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Bill overview
This bill, the West Virginia ALS Care Services Act, aims to provide support and resources for individuals living with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and their caregivers in West Virginia. It establishes a program to coordinate care, offer access to assistive technology and medical equipment, and facilitate access to specialized ALS clinics. The bill also includes a ramp loan program to help individuals with ALS remain safely in their homes.
Key provisions
- Establishes the West Virginia ALS Care Services Act.
- Requires the Department of Human Services to administer a program providing care services coordination and support.
- Provides access to assistive technology, medical equipment, and ramp loan programs.
- Facilitates access to multidisciplinary ALS clinics.
- Appropriates $250,000 from the General Revenue Fund for Fiscal Year 2026.
- Requires the Department of Human Services to provide an annual report on program expenditures and impact.
- Focuses on improving quality of life and reducing healthcare costs for individuals with ALS and their families.
- Aims to prevent unnecessary hospitalizations and long-term care facility placement.
Who is affected
- Individuals living with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
- Caregivers of individuals with ALS
- The Department of Human Services
- The ALS Association
- West Virginia residents
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