Creating WV ALS Care Services Act

SB 990 establishes the West Virginia ALS Care Services Act to provide targeted support for residents living with ALS and their caregivers. The bill requires the Department of Human Services to fund three key programs: (1) care coordination and support services to help navigate medical systems, (2) loans for reusable ramps and essential medical equipment (like mobility aids), and (3) access to specialized multidisciplinary ALS clinics. These provisions aim to help individuals remain safely in their homes longer, reducing reliance on costly hospital visits and institutional care. The program directly affects West Virginia residents diagnosed with ALS and their primary caregivers by addressing critical financial and medical barriers.