HB 5327
West Virginia ALS Care Services Act
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- Passed House of Delegates
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill establishes the West Virginia ALS Care Services Act to provide support and resources for individuals living with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and their caregivers. It aims to improve their quality of life by offering funding for care coordination, assistive technology, medical equipment, and ramp loan programs. The act also supports the creation and maintenance of multidisciplinary ALS clinics to improve patient outcomes and reduce healthcare costs.
Key provisions
- Creates the West Virginia ALS Care Services Act.
- Requires the Department of Human Services to administer a program providing care services coordination and support.
- Provides funding for assistive technology, medical equipment, and ramp loan programs.
- Facilitates access to multidisciplinary ALS clinics.
- Establishes a Ramp Reutilization Loan Program to provide reusable ramps for individuals with ALS.
- Funds care services coordination, including disease education and resource linkage.
- Supports the development of ALS clinics to improve patient outcomes and reduce healthcare costs.
- Sets an effective date for the act upon passage.
Who is affected
- Individuals 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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