WV News Roundup
The Bush administration is itching to reduce state Medicaid funding by 10%. Rockefeller called upon Republican leadership in Congress to stay in session to continue to work on that and other problems. Rep. Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV)
Medicaid Plan Prods Patients Toward Health
In a pilot phase starting in three rural counties over the next few months, many West Virginia Medicaid patients will be asked to sign a pledge “to do my best to stay healthy,” to attend “health improvement programs as directed,” to
Governors Visit Troops
Kathleen Sebelius said Wednesday federal rules requiring Medicaid beneficiaries to VA, WV – Kaine, Manchin Meet on Regional Economic Opportunities. Today’s historic joint meeting in Bluefield, West Virginia between Virginia Gov.
Scylla and Charybdis
The redesign of the West Virginia Medicaid program has recently become a leading but controversial example of efforts to reward personal responsibility. West Virginia has a population of 1.8 million; as compared with the United States,
“So, hon…what’ll it be today.” “What are your specials today?” “We
The first article by Robert Steinbrook, MD outlines the nature of the plan: The redesign of the West Virginia Medicaid program has recently become a leading but controversial example of efforts to reward personal responsibility.
Class Matters Article in NYT that got my blood bo
Article in NYT that got my blood boiling, apparently West Virginia along with a handful of other states has started a program that "rewards" patients in the states Medicaid (health care for the poor) program who are responsible with
From the New Property to the New Responsibility
The West Virginia Medicaid program provides an interesting case study of "bad apple screening." Consider the fate of one beneficiary who refuses to sign a "health responsibility contract:". Mr. Johnson. . . goes to a clinic once a month
Patient responsibility
Medicaid Plan Prods Patients Toward Health Ignoring doctors’ orders may now start exacting a new price among West Virginia’s Medicaid recipients. Under a reorganized schedule of aid, the state, hoping for savings over time,
Medicaid Plan Prods Patients Toward Health
West Virginia has started a Medicaid plan that will provide penalties for unhealthy behaviors and incentives for health behaviors. (Free registration required. Go to bugmenot for a login if you do not wish to register.
Bob Coffield's Attorney Profile
Sought and received an exemption from certificate of need review for a mobile ultrasound service provider in West Virginia. Represented physician in Medicaid related audit, investigation and settlement on billing and reimbursement

West Virginia Medicaid Nursing Home 2006 Eligibility Rules and
Transfer assets and qualify for West Virginia nursing home Medicaid, using approved Medicaid eligibility rules! Protect assets from Medicaid.
The West Virginia Bureau of Senior Services
The WV Medicaid Aged & Disabled Quality Assurance Monitoring Forms have been updated to reflect the new ADW Manual effective 08-01-06.
WEST VIRGINIA MEDICAID STATE PLAN AMENDMENT: KEY PROGRAM CHANGES
services not covered by Medicaid, West Virginia Department of Health and Kaiser Commission on Medicaid and the Uninsured, West Virginia State Medicaid
West Virginia Medicaid State Plan Amendment: Key Program Changes
This fact sheet summarizes the key changes West Virginia has approved for its Medicaid program as a result of the new flexibility available through the
Health Care Law Blog: West Virginia Medicaid: States' Changes
West Virginia Medicaid Redesign states the following as a guiding principal: For more information with details of the West Virginia Medicaid Redesign
WV Medicaid Recipients' Union
MRU WV is a consortium of Medicaid recipients & their families. The West Virginia Medicaid Recipients' Union relies on volunteers to support its
2006.05.03: HHS Approves Innovative Medicaid Reform In West Virginia
Medicaid enrollees in West Virginia will be among the first in the country to receive new, enhanced benefits under changes in Medicaid law enacted as part
West Virginia Pilot Project Would Create Incentive Program For
Under the revisions, West Virginia will ask Medicaid beneficiaries to sign a contract, under which they agree "to do my best to stay healthy," attend
West Virginia Medicaid Reform Plan Likely Illegal, Center On
West Virginia's new Medicaid law that increases or reduces benefits depending upon beneficiaries' actions is likely illegal, according to a new report by
West Virginia Medicaid 1915(c) Waivers, 2001
West Virginia Resources. Contact Info and Descriptions for all West Virginia Medicaid Waivers. West Virginia Agencies Related to PAS. west+virginia+medicaid: west+virginia+medicaid