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WV Code § 9-7-7 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 9. Human Services|Article 7. Fraud and Abuse in the Medicaid Program|§9-7-7. Licensing of Vehicles for Use by the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit

For purposes of the responsibilities assigned the unit pursuant to this article, personnel of the unit shall be permitted to operate vehicles owned or leased for the state displaying Class A registration plates.
WV Code § 9-7-8 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 9. Human Services|Article 7. Fraud and Abuse in the Medicaid Program|§9-7-8. Remedies and Penalties Not Exclusive

The remedies and penalties provided in this article governing the operation of the medical programs of the Department of Health and Human Resources are in addition to those remedies and penalties provided elsewhere by law.
WV Code § 9-7-9 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 9. Human Services|Article 7. Fraud and Abuse in the Medicaid Program|§9-7-9. Severability

If any provision of this article be found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be unenforceable under the Constitution of this state or the laws and Constitution of the United States, the remaining provisions of this article shall be deemed severable and shall continue in full force and effect.
WV Code § 9-8-1 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 9. Human Services|Article 8. Eligibility and Fraud Requirements for Public Assistance|§9-8-1. Definitions

As used in this article:“Able bodied adult” means a person between the ages of 18 and 49 years of age without dependents and who does not meet any of the exemptions set forth in §9-8-2(a) of this code.“Applicant” or “recipient” means a person who is applying for, or currently receiving, public assistance in the State of West Virginia from the department.“Department” means the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources.“Electronic benefit transfer” or “EBT” means any electronic system which allows the department to issue and track benefits via a magnetically encoded payment card.“Good cause” means circumstances beyond the household’s control, including, but not limited to, illness, illness of another household member requiring the presence of the member, a household emergency, natural disaster, a declared state of emergency due to inclement weather, or the unavailability of transportation. “Public assistance” means government benefits provided to qualifying individuals on the basis of need to provide basic necessities to individuals and their families. These shall include, but are not limited to, the following:(A) Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP;(B) Medicaid; and(C) Temporary Assistance to Needy Families, or TANF.“Secretary” means the Secretary of the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources.“Work” or “working” means:(A) Work in exchange for money;(B) Work in exchange for goods or services (“in kind” work);(C) Unpaid work, verified under standards established by the department in rule; or (D) Any combination thereof.
WV Code § 9-8-3 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 9. Human Services|Article 8. Eligibility and Fraud Requirements for Public Assistance|§9-8-3. Income and Identity Verification

(a) By December 31, 2018, the department shall redesign an existing system or establish a new computerized income, asset, and identity eligibility verification system or contract with a third-party vendor to verify eligibility, eliminate the duplication of assistance, and deter waste, fraud, and abuse in each public assistance program which it administers.(b) The department may contract with a third-party vendor to develop a system to provide a service or verify income, assets, and identity eligibility of applicants to prevent fraud, misrepresentation, and inadequate documentation when determining eligibility for public assistance. This system or service shall be accessed prior to determining eligibility, periodically between eligibility redeterminations, and during eligibility redeterminations and reviews. The department may contract with a vendor to provide information to facilitate reviews of recipient eligibility conducted by the department. (c) A contract made pursuant to this section may not include a provision that provides the vendor with a monetary incentive for reducing the number of recipients.(d) Nothing in this article precludes the department from continuing to conduct additional eligibility verification processes currently in practice.
WV Code § 9-8-4 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 9. Human Services|Article 8. Eligibility and Fraud Requirements for Public Assistance|§9-8-4. Eligibility Verification

All applications for benefits must be processed through a system as set forth in this article. Complete applications, including the interview, shall be processed within 10 days of receipt or the maximum period required by federal law. Prior to determining eligibility, the department shall access information for every applicant from federal, state, and other sources: Provided, That such access does not violate any federal law.
WV Code § 9-8-5 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 9. Human Services|Article 8. Eligibility and Fraud Requirements for Public Assistance|§9-8-5. Identity Authentication

(a) Prior to awarding public assistance, applicants for benefits must complete a computerized identity authentication process to confirm the identity of the applicant. This shall be done with a knowledge-based questionnaire consisting of financial and/or personal questions. The questionnaire must contain questions tailored to assist persons without a bank account or those who have poor access to financial and banking services or who do not have an established credit history. The questionnaire may be submitted online, in-person, or via telephone.(b) The department shall submit a report to the Legislative Oversight Committee on Health and Human Resources Accountability regarding the feasibility of implementing the photo EBT card option under 7 U.S.C. § 2016(h)(9). The study shall address certain operational issues to ensure that state implementation would be consistent with all federal requirements, and that program access is protected for participating households, including, but not limited to, allowing the recipient to designate permitted users for purposes of utilizing the photo EBT card.
WV Code § 9-8-6 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 9. Human Services|Article 8. Eligibility and Fraud Requirements for Public Assistance|§9-8-6. Case Review

(a) If the information obtained from the review provided in this article does not result in the department finding a discrepancy or change in an applicant’s or recipient’s circumstances affecting eligibility, the department shall not take any further action and shall continue processing the application.(b) If the review results in a discrepancy, the department shall promptly redetermine eligibility.
WV Code § 9-8-7 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 9. Human Services|Article 8. Eligibility and Fraud Requirements for Public Assistance|§9-8-7. Notice and Right to Be Heard

(a) An applicant shall be given written notice and the opportunity to explain any issues with the application or redetermination as set forth in §9-8-6 of this code. Self-declarations by applicants or recipients shall be accepted as verification of categorical and financial eligibility if no other verification source is available. In cases requiring expedited services an applicant’s statement may be temporarily accepted until such time as verification is possible. (b) The notice given to the applicant or recipient is required to describe the circumstances of the issue, the manner in which the applicant or recipient may respond, and the consequences of failing to take action. If the applicant does not respond timely as required by federal law, the department shall take appropriate action. The department may request additional information as it finds necessary to reach a decision.(c) An individual may respond in writing, electronically, or verbally. If an individual responds verbally, staff shall note the time and contents of the response in the individual’s file. The response by the individual may:(1) Disagree with the findings of the department. The department shall reinvestigate the matter if the applicant or recipient disagrees. If the department finds that there has been an error, the department shall take immediate action to correct it. If the department determines that there is no error, the department shall determine the effect of the response on the applicant’s or recipient’s case and take appropriate action. Written notice of the department’s action shall be given to the applicant or recipient; or(2) Agree with the findings of the department. The department shall determine the effect on the applicant’s or recipient’s case and take appropriate action. Written notice of the department’s action shall be given to the applicant or recipient.(d) If the applicant fails to respond to the notice, the department shall deny or discontinue assistance for failure to verify information. Eligibility for assistance may not be established or reestablished until the issue has been resolved.
WV Code § 9-8-8 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 9. Human Services|Article 8. Eligibility and Fraud Requirements for Public Assistance|§9-8-8. Referrals for Fraud, Misrepresentation or Inadequate Documentation

(a) After the case review as set forth in §9-8-6 of this code, the department shall refer cases of suspected fraud to the Office of Inspector General within the department. That office shall take appropriate action, including civil penalties or referral to an appropriate prosecuting attorney for criminal prosecution.(b) In cases of substantiated fraud, upon conviction, the state shall review all appropriate legal options. These may include, but are not limited to, removal from other public assistance programs and garnishment of wages or state income tax refunds until the department recovers an equal amount of benefits fraudulently claimed. (c) The department may refer suspected cases of fraud, misrepresentation, or inadequate documentation to appropriate agencies, divisions, or departments for review of eligibility issues in other public assistance programs. This should also include cases in which an individual is determined to be no longer eligible for the original program.
WV Code § 9-8-9 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 9. Human Services|Article 8. Eligibility and Fraud Requirements for Public Assistance|§9-8-9. Reporting to the Governor and Legislature

The department shall prepare an annual report by January 15 each year to the Governor and Legislative Oversight Commission on Health and Human Resources Accountability. The report shall contain information on the effectiveness and general findings of the eligibility verification system, including the number of cases reviewed, the number of case closures, the number of referrals for criminal prosecution, recovery of improper payment, collection of civil penalties, the outcomes of cases referred to the Office of Inspector General, and any savings that have resulted from the system.
WV Code § 9-8-10 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 9. Human Services|Article 8. Eligibility and Fraud Requirements for Public Assistance|§9-8-10. Prohibitions on Use of Electronic Benefit Transfer Cards

(a) To ensure that public assistance program funds are used for their intended purposes, funds available on electronic benefit transfer cards may not be used to purchase alcohol, liquor or imitation liquor, cigarettes, tobacco products, bail, gambling activities, lottery tickets, tattoos, travel services provided by a travel agent, money transmission to locations abroad, sexually oriented adult materials, concert tickets, professional or collegiate sporting event tickets, or tickets for other entertainment events intended for the general public.(b) Electronic benefit transfer card transactions are prohibited at all casinos, gaming establishments, tattoo parlors, massage parlors, body piercing parlors, spas, nail salons, lingerie shops, vapor cigarette stores, psychic or fortune-telling businesses, bail bond companies, video arcades, movie theaters, swimming pools, cruise ships, theme parks, dog or horse racing facilities, pari-mutuel facilities, sexually oriented businesses, retail establishments which provide adult-oriented entertainment in which performers disrobe or perform in an unclothed state for entertainment, and businesses or retail establishments where minors under age 18 are not permitted.(c) Upon enrollment, the department shall provide all applicants with an itemized list of prohibited purchases, including those specified in this section, and make such list available on the department’s website.(d) If a recipient is found to have violated the provisions of this section, the department shall issue a warning in writing to the recipient. The recipient is subject to disqualification of benefits for up to three months following the first offense, for up to one year following the second offense, and a permanent termination of benefits following the third offense, unless expressly prohibited by federal law.
WV Code § 9-8-11 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 9. Human Services|Article 8. Eligibility and Fraud Requirements for Public Assistance|§9-8-11. Tracking Out-of-State Spending

(a) The department shall post on its website and provide to the Joint Committee on Government and Finance a report of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families benefit spending on or before January 15 of each year.(b) The report required by this section shall include:(1) The dollar amount and number of transactions of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits that are accessed or spent out-of-state, by state;(2) The dollar amount and number of transactions of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families benefits that are accessed or spent out-of-state, by state;(3) The dollar amount, number of transactions and times of transactions of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits that are accessed or spent in-state, by retailer, institution or location; and(4) The dollar amount, number of transactions and times of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families transactions of benefits that are accessed or spent in-state, disaggregated by retailer, institution, or location.(c) The report required pursuant to this section shall not identify individual recipients.
WV Code § 9-8-12 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 9. Human Services|Article 8. Eligibility and Fraud Requirements for Public Assistance|§9-8-12. Rulemaking

The secretary may promulgate rules for legislative approval in accordance with the provisions of §29A-3-1 et seq. of this code which he or she finds necessary to effectuate the provisions of this article.
WV Code § 9-9-1 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 9. Human Services|Article 9. WV Works Act|§9-9-1. Short Title

This article may be cited as the "WV Works Act".
WV Code § 9-9-2 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 9. Human Services|Article 9. WV Works Act|§9-9-2. Legislative Findings; Purpose

(a) The Legislature hereby finds and declares that:(1) The entitlement of any person to receive federal-state cash assistance is hereby discontinued;(2) At-risk families are capable of becoming self-supporting;(3) An assistance program should both expect and assist a parent and caretaker-relatives in at-risk families to support their dependent children and children for which they are caretakers;(4) Every parent or caretaker-relative can exhibit responsible patterns of behavior so as to be a positive role model;(5) Every parent or caretaker-relative who receives cash assistance has a responsibility to participate in an activity to help them prepare for, obtain and maintain gainful employment;(6) For a parent or caretaker-relative who receives cash assistance and for whom full-time work is not feasible, participation in some activity is required to further himself or herself, his or her family or his or her community;(7) The state should promote the value of work and the capabilities of individuals;(8) Job development efforts should enhance the employment opportunities of participants;(9) Education is the key to achieving and maintaining life-long self-sufficiency; and(10) An assistance program should be structured to achieve a clear set of outcomes; deliver services in an expedient, effective and efficient manner; and maximize community support for participants. (b) The goals of the program are to achieve more efficient and effective use of public assistance funds; reduce dependency on public programs by promoting self-sufficiency; and structure the assistance programs to emphasize employment and personal responsibility. The success of the program is to be evaluated on the following activities, including, but not limited to, the following: Job entry, job retention, federal work participation requirements and completion of educational activities.
WV Code § 9-9-4 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 9. Human Services|Article 9. WV Works Act|§9-9-4. Authorization for Program

(a) The secretary shall conduct the WV works program in accordance with this article and any applicable regulations promulgated by the secretary of the federal department of health and human services in accordance with federal block-grant funding or similar federal funding stream. This program shall expend only the funds appropriated by the Legislature to establish and operate the program or any other funds available to the program; establish administrative due process procedures for reduction or termination proceedings; and implement any other procedures necessary to accomplish the purpose of this article.(b) The WV works program authorized pursuant to this article does not create an entitlement to that program or any services offered within that program, unless entitlement is created pursuant to a federal law or regulation. The WV works program and each component of that program established by this article or the expansion of any component established pursuant to federal law or regulation is subject to the annual appropriation of funds by the Legislature.(c) Copies of all rules proposed pursuant to authority granted in this article by the secretary shall be filed with the Legislative Oversight commission on health and human resources accountability established pursuant to article twenty-nine-e, chapter sixteen of this code.
WV Code § 9-9-5 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 9. Human Services|Article 9. WV Works Act|§9-9-5. WV Works Program Fund

There is continued a special account within the state Treasury to be known as the "WV Works Program Fund". Expenditures from the fund shall be used exclusively to meet the necessary expenditures of the program, including wage reimbursements to participating employers, temporary assistance to needy families, payments for support services, employment-related child care payments, transportation expenses and administrative costs directly associated with the operation of the program. Moneys paid into the account shall be from specific annual appropriations of funds by the Legislature.
WV Code § 9-9-6 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 9. Human Services|Article 9. WV Works Act|§9-9-6. Program Participation

(a) Unless otherwise noted in this article, all adult beneficiaries of cash assistance and work eligible individuals shall participate in the West Virginia Works Program in accordance with the provisions of this article. The level of participation, services to be delivered and work requirements shall be defined through legislative rules established by the secretary.(b) Any individual exempt under the provisions of section eight of this article may participate in the activities and programs offered through the West Virginia Works Program.(c) Support services other than cash assistance through the West Virginia Works Program may be provided to at-risk families to assist in meeting the work requirements or to eliminate the need for cash assistance.(d) Cash assistance through the West Virginia Works Program may be provided to an at-risk family if the combined family income, as defined in section three of this article, is below the income test levels established by the department, subject to the following:(1) Any adult member of an at-risk family who receives supplemental security income shall be excluded from the benefit group;(2) Within the limits of funds appropriated therefor, an at-risk family that includes a married man and woman and dependent children of either one or both may receive an additional cash assistance benefit in an amount of $100 or less; and(3) An at-risk family shall receive an additional cash assistance benefit in the amount of $25 regardless of the amount of child support collected in a month on behalf of a child or children of the at-risk family, as allowed by federal law.
WV Code § 9-9-7 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 9. Human Services|Article 9. WV Works Act|§9-9-7. Work Requirements

(a) Unless otherwise exempted by the provisions of section eight of this article, the West Virginia Works Program shall require that anyone who possesses a high school diploma, or its equivalent, or anyone who is of the age of twenty years or more, to work or attend an educational or training program for at least the minimum number of hours per week required by federal law under the work participation rate requirements for all families in order to receive any form of cash assistance. Participation in any education or training activity, as defined in section three of this article, shall be counted toward satisfaction of the work requirement imposed by this section to the extent permissible under federal law and regulation: Provided, That the participant demonstrates adequate progress toward completion of the program. In accordance with federal law or regulation, the work, education and training requirements of this section are waived for any qualifying participant with a child under six years of age if the participant is unable to obtain appropriate and available child care services.(b) The department and representatives of the Higher Education Policy Commission and the West Virginia Council for Community and Technical College Education shall develop and implement a plan to use and expand the programs available at the state's community and technical colleges, colleges and universities to assist beneficiaries or participants who are enrolled or wish to become enrolled in vocational-educational training not to exceed twelve months with respect to any individual to meet the work requirements of this section. Vocational-educational training shall be supervised daily and on an ongoing basis.
WV Code § 9-9-8 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 9. Human Services|Article 9. WV Works Act|§9-9-8. Exemptions

The secretary shall establish by rule categories of persons exempt, but the exemption applies only to the work requirements of the program: Provided, That a person who is exempt from the work requirements may nevertheless participate voluntarily in work activities. The categories of exemptions are limited to the following:(1) Undocumented aliens and aliens under the five-year ban;(2) Parents, or at state option on a case-by-case basis, anyone receiving supplemental security income;(3) A parent who is providing medically necessary care for a disabled family member who resides in the home and is not a full-time student;(4) Minor parents who are not head of household (spouses of the head of household); and(5) Grandparents and other nonparental caretakers.