(a) The bureau shall continue and maintain its long-term care ombudsman program codified in article five-l, chapter sixteen of this code. The bureau shall also design and implement programs for the benefit of older West Virginians relating to: Elder abuse, neglect and exploitation; elder rights and legal assistance; in-home personal care for Medicaid and nonMedicaid eligible senior citizens; direct services established by the legislative initiatives for the elderly (LIFE), senior health insurance network as established by the United States health care financing administration and a foster grandparent program as established by the corporation for national and community service.
(b) The bureau may sponsor the following special activities for older West Virginians: Governor's golden mountaineer program, a discount program for goods and services at participating merchants, an annual senior citizens conference providing educational and entertainment opportunities, a Governor's summit on aging, a silver haired Legislature and an annual senior day at the Legislature. The bureau may sponsor additional special activities as necessary.
Structure West Virginia Code
Article 5S. Older West Virginians Act
§16-5S-2. Purpose and Objectives
§16-5S-4. Powers and Duties of the Commissioner
§16-5S-5. Powers and Duties of the Bureau of Senior Services
§16-5S-6. Area Agencies on Aging
§16-5S-7. Local Service Providers
§16-5S-9a. Shared Table Initiative for Senior Citizens
§16-5S-11. Programs and Special Activities for Older West Virginians