HB 5664
To create the West Virginia Cares Fund
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- Passed House of Delegates
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill establishes the West Virginia CARES Fund, a program designed to provide long-term care access and financial relief for West Virginia seniors and their families. It creates an authority and commission to administer the fund, offering benefits like in-home care and assisted living services. The fund will be financed through employee payroll premiums collected by WorkForce WV, aiming to alleviate the financial burden of long-term care costs and reduce reliance on Medicaid.
Key provisions
- Creates the West Virginia CARES Fund to provide long-term care benefits.
- Funds the program through employee payroll premiums collected by WorkForce WV.
- Defines ‘approved services’ including home care, assisted living, and other supportive services.
- Establishes eligibility criteria based on functional needs and income.
- Creates a commission to oversee the fund’s administration and operations.
- Sets a lifetime benefit limit of 365 benefit units.
- Requires the Health Care Authority to determine eligibility and approve services.
- Mandates reporting requirements to the legislature on program performance and savings.
Who is affected
- West Virginia Seniors
- Family Caregivers
- Employers
- WorkForce WV
- The State of West Virginia
Notable changes
- Introduces a dedicated funding mechanism for long-term care through employee payroll premiums.
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