West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources

West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources
Agency overview
Formed	February 1, 1989
Jurisdiction	State of West Virginia
Agency executive	Jeffrey Coben, ; Interim Secretary;
Website	www.dhhr.wv.gov

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

References

"E-WV | Department of Health and Human Resources".
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.

External links

Official website

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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.