Health Care Authority
The programs administered by the Authority generally have two primary
purposes: to constrain the rising cost of health care and to assure
reasonable access to necessary health services.
Women's Commission
Exists to improve the quality
of life for state women. Our main goal is to give women the information they
need to better their lives, and the skills they need to become advocates for
themselves.
Commission for the Deaf
and Hard-of-Hearing
Serves as a communication
bridge between hearing persons and those who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Developmental Disabilities Council
Founded to assure that West Virginians with developmental disabilities
receive the services and supports they need in order to achieve
independence, productivity and inclusion in their communities.
James "Tiger" Morton Catastrophic
Illness Commission
Created during the 1999 regular session of the West Virginia Legislature.
The Commission acts as a last resort for those in dire need of medical
assistance once all other resources are exhausted.
Human Rights Commission
The West Virginia State Legislature is the
official custodian of the West Virginia State Code. The WV Human Rights Act
can be found on the Web Site of the West Virginia State Legislature.
Family Protection Services
The Family Protection Services Board is a group of committed citizens
appointed by the Governor of the State of West Virginia. The mission of the
Family Protection Services Board is to assure that programs working toward
the elimination of domestic violence are adequately funded and provide
quality services to victims.
