SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 58
(By Senators Hunter, Barnes, Minard, Unger, Foster and Plymale)
Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study the
Title XIX Medicaid Waiver Program for the elderly and disabled
in West Virginia.
Whereas, A crucial need exists for services provided to the
elderly and disabled through the Title XIX Medicaid Waiver Program;
and
Whereas, There has been an increase in West Virginia's elderly
population, but a decrease in the number of senior citizens
enrolled in the Title XIX Medicaid Waiver Program; and
Whereas, A waiting list to participate in the Title XIX
Medicaid Waiver Program continues to grow in West Virginia; and
Whereas, It is in the best interest of all West Virginians to
ensure that our elderly and disabled citizens receive the care and
services they need; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance is hereby
requested to study the Title XIX Medicaid Waiver Program for the
elderly and disabled in West Virginia; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Joint Committee on Government and
Finance report to the regular session of the Legislature, 2007, on
its findings, conclusions and recommendations, together with drafts of any legislation necessary to effectuate its recommendations;
and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Joint Committee on Government and
Finance also report to the Department of Health and Human Resources
on its findings, conclusions and recommendations; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the expenses necessary to conduct this
study, to prepare a report and to draft necessary legislation be
paid from legislative appropriations to the Joint Committee on
Government and Finance.