West Virginia Code
Chapter 9. Human Services
Article 9. WV Works Act

§9-9-1. Short Title - This article may be cited as the "WV Works Act".

§9-9-2. Legislative Findings; Purpose - (a) The Legislature hereby finds and declares that: (1) The...

§9-9-3. Definitions - In addition to the rules for the construction of statutes...

§9-9-4. Authorization for Program - (a) The secretary shall conduct the WV works program in...

§9-9-5. WV Works Program Fund - There is continued a special account within the state Treasury...

§9-9-6. Program Participation - (a) Unless otherwise noted in this article, all adult beneficiaries...

§9-9-7. Work Requirements - (a) Unless otherwise exempted by the provisions of section eight...

§9-9-8. Exemptions - The secretary shall establish by rule categories of persons exempt,...

§9-9-9. Personal Responsibility Contract - (a)(1) Every eligible adult beneficiary and work eligible individual shall...

§9-9-10. Participation Limitation; Exceptions - The length of time a participant may receive cash assistance...

§9-9-11. Breach of Contract; Notice; Sanctions - (a) The department may terminate cash assistance benefits to an...

§9-9-12. Diversionary Assistance Allowance in Lieu of Monthly Cash Assistance - (a) In order to encourage at-risk families not to apply...

§9-9-13. Subsidized Employment - (a) To the extent that resources are available, an employer...

§9-9-14. Transitional Assistance - The WV works program may provide transitional assistance in the...

§9-9-15. Interagency Coordination - The Legislature encourages the development of a system of coordinated...

§9-9-16. Intergovernmental Coordination - (a) The commissioner of the Bureau of Employment Programs and...

§9-9-17. Public-Private Partnerships - The secretary may enter into agreements with any private, nonprofit,...

§9-9-18. Relationship With Other Law - If any provision of this article conflicts with any other...

§9-9-19. Legislative Oversight - The Legislative Oversight commission on health and human resources accountability...

§9-9-20. Confidentiality, Fines and Penalties - (a) Except as otherwise provided in this code or rules,...

§9-9-21. West Virginia Works Separate State College Program; Eligibility; Special Revenue Account - (a) There is established the West Virginia Works Separate State...

§9-9-22. West Virginia Works Separate State Two-Parent Families Program - (a) There is established the West Virginia Works Separate State...