West Virginia Code of State Rules Agency 198 - Rehabilitation Services
Here’s a structured overview of Agency 198 – Rehabilitation Services, specifically focusing on Title 198, Series 198‑01: Ron Yost Personal Assistance Services Act Board under the West Virginia Code of State Rules (CSR):
📄 What It Covers
Agency 198 establishes the rules for the state’s Division of Rehabilitation Services, including oversight of the Ron Yost Personal Assistance Services Program, which provides personal assistance to qualifying individuals. (regulations.justia.com)
Key Sections of Series 198‑01
198‑1‑1: General – The purpose and scope of the program.
198‑1‑2: Definitions – Specifies terms used in the rules.
198‑1‑3: Description of Program – Details the services offered under the Act.
198‑1‑4: Board Structure – Defines composition, terms, meetings, and expenses for the Ron Yost Board.
198‑1‑5: Program Administration – Explains how the program is implemented.
198‑1‑6: Appeals Process – Establishes how decisions can be appealed.
198‑1‑7: Funding – Specifies budget allocations and fund usage. (regulations.justia.com)
198‑1‑8: Sliding Scale – Describes income-based cost-sharing for recipients.
💰 Funding Provisions (§ 198‑1‑7)
5% of legislative funds are allocated for Board administrative costs.
An additional 2% may be used by the Division (or its contracted administrator) for program administration, totaling 7% administrative use. (regulations.justia.com, law.cornell.edu)
Funds also cover functional assessments, and the program operates under a Board-approved budget aligned with state law. (law.cornell.edu)
🏛️ Legal & Statutory Basis
These rules are promulgated under:
W. Va. Code § 18–10L (Ron Yost Personal Assistance Services Act).
Title 18, Article 10A defines the Division of Rehabilitation Services, transferred to the Department of Commerce. (wvdrs.org)
Federal law provisions (e.g., Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act) also apply to the Division’s operations. (wvdrs.org)
The rule was officially approved in 2005, with filings in May and November of that year.
🔁 Updates & Effective Dates
These legislative rules are current through March 21, 2025. (regulations.justia.com) Broad regulations for administrative updates are filed quarterly. (apps.sos.wv.gov)
✅ Summary
Agency 198 governs how personal assistance services are administered under the Ron Yost Act.
Series 198‑01 covers everything from program structure to board governance, appeals, funding, and cost‑sharing mechanisms.
Funding rules are precise: 7% total administrative cap, with defined uses for the remaining funding.
The rules are updated regularly, with the latest version valid as of March 2025.
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