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Recent News About West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources
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Governor signs bill moving Medicaid Fraud Control Unit from DHHR to AG's office
CHARLESTON — Gov. Jim Justice has signed a bill that will move the state's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit to the state Attorney General's office. Senate Bill 318 was signed into law earlier this week. Attorney General Patrick Morrisey praised the move, calling it "a bold step that will significantly strengthen the state’s fight against Medicaid fraud." -
Supreme Court says DHHR has qualified immunity in child custody case
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals recently ruled the state's Department of Health and Human Resources is entitled to qualified immunity in a case involving the guardianship of a minor. -
Bill moving Medicaid Fraud Control Unit to AG's office awaits governor's signature
On March 7, the House of Delegates voted 58-42 to pass Senate Bill 318. It would move the state’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit from the state Department of Health and Human Resources to the Attorney General’s office. -
Supreme Court agrees former state employee didn't meet deadline for appealing termination
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court affirmed a decision by a lower court in an appeal by a former West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources employee who claimed she was wrongfully fired. -
State DHHR named in custody lawsuit
CHARLESTON — A mother is suing the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources, citing the agency's alleged breach of duty in the woman's efforts to regain custody of her children. -
Mother who recorded Berkeley special education teacher and aides sues county board
MARTINSBURG — The mother of a child with autism who claims school teachers in Berkeley County tormented her child filed a complaint against the county department of education and teachers involved. -
Senate passes bill that would move Medicaid Fraud Control Unit to AG's office
CHARLESTON — The state Senate has passed a bill that would move the state's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit to be housed in the state Attorney General's office. On a 26-8 vote, the Senate voted Feb. 27 to pass Senate Bill 318. The bill now will go to the House of Delegates, where a similar bill already was introduced. -
Morrisey wants control of Medicaid fraud unit moved from DHHR to AG's office
CHARLESTON — A state Senate bill would move West Virginia’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit from the Department of Health and Human Resources to the Attorney General’s office. -
Mother suing DHHS and staff, charging negligence
A mother is suing the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (HHS), HHS Secretary Bill Crouch, Lori Williams, Jenifer Pigott and Ashley Smith, citing alleged negligence, violation of due process rights, breach of fiduciary duty, fraud and more. -
Boone County boy alleges assault at youth home
WAYNE — A Boone County minor is suing a youth housing center, alleging professional malpractice and negligence. -
Patient stabbed in the eye sues Huntington hospital
An attack on a Dunbar resident at Mildred Mitchell Bateman Hospital by another patient prompted a recent lawsuit. -
Morrisey: Disability fraud unit exceeds $11 million in savings
CHARLESTON — Attorney General Patrick Morrisey says his disability fraud partnership has reached more than $11 million in total savings in the two years since it began. -
Legal Aid attorney Taylor wins Ronald Nestor Award
A Legal Aid attorney who received The Ronald Nestor Award last month said she considers the honor a special privilege. -
Father alleges he was negligently accused of sexual abuse by DHHR, others
MOUNDSVILLE — A Marshall County man is suing government agencies, alleging defamation and intentional infliction of emotional distress. -
Federal government considering suing W.Va. over foster care crisis
CHARLESTON — A lawsuit might soon be filed against West Virginia by the federal government in response to the foster care crisis that was brought on by the opioid epidemic ravaging the state. -
Thousands of state employees shortchanged by pay change
CHARLESTON – The state auditor’s office has been served a notice of a pending lawsuit alleging failure to properly calculate and pay the wages of public employees from at least three state agencies. -
Federal judge remands opioid lawsuits back to Boone Circuit Court
CHARLESTON – District Judge David Faber has remanded a lawsuit against McKesson Corporation regarding the opioid epidemic in Boone County back to state court. -
Supreme Court dismisses lawsuit against DHHR for infant’s death
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals ordered the dismissal of a lawsuit against the state Department of Health and Human Resources over the death of an infant. -
122 Raleigh Heart Clinic lawsuits removed to federal court
BECKLEY – More than 100 of the recent lawsuits filed against Raleigh Heart Clinic have been removed to federal court. -
Kay Casto & Chaney adds three attorneys to new Martinsburg office
MARTINSBURG — Kay Casto & Chaney is opening the firm's next chapter in its 95-year history with a new office in Martinsburg.