West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources

West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources
Agency overview
FormedFebruary 1, 1989; 35 years ago (1989-02-01)
DissolvedJanuary 1, 2024; 10 months ago (2024-01-01)
Superseding agencies
  • Department of Human Services
  • Department of Health
  • Department of Health Facilities
JurisdictionState of West Virginia
Websitewww.dhhr.wv.gov

The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (WVDHHR or more commonly DHHR) was a government agency of the U.S. state of West Virginia. The department administered the state's health, social, and welfare programs.[1] In 2023, the West Virginia Legislature passed H.B. 2006, that dissolves the DHHR and replaced it with three new agencies effective January 1, 2024. Governor Jim Justice signed the bill into law on March 4, 2023.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "E-WV | Department of Health and Human Resources".
  2. ^ Sentinel, Steven Allen Adams Parkersburg News &. "Bill splitting West Virginia DHHR into three completes legislative action; Gov. Justice will consider the bill when it reaches his desk". WV News. Retrieved 2023-02-23.
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