In August 2025, the West Virginia Department of Human Services (WVDHS) submitted a formal waiver request to the USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) to prohibit the use of SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits for purchasing soft drinks (including soda and sweetened beverages with added caloric sweeteners). The waiver was approved by the USDA …
The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) in West Virginia, administered by the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR), Bureau for Public Health, Office of Nutrition Services (ONS), provides supplemental foods, nutrition education, and healthcare referrals to low-income pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, infants, and children up to …
In West Virginia, where the Appalachian hills echo with coal heritage and community spirit—from the rivers of Charleston to the hollers of Huntington—healthcare challenges like rural access and chronic conditions hit close to home. If you’re a family in Morgantown managing diabetes on a miner’s pension or a senior in Beckley seeking check-ups amid fixed …
In the rolling hills of West Virginia, from bustling Charleston to rural communities in the Monongahela Valley, grocery costs can weigh heavily on tight budgets. Whether you’re a coal miner’s family in Beckley, a retiree in Morgantown, or a single parent in Huntington, the West Virginia SNAP application for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)—known …
What are the SNAP income limits in West Virginia? West Virginia uses the federal SNAP income limits. The calculator checks household size and applies both gross & net limits automatically. How much does 1 person get in SNAP benefits in West Virginia? A 1-person household may receive up to around $291 per month (FY2025). The …
West Virginia Medicaid, administered by the West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), is a health insurance program funded by federal and state dollars, providing medical and health-related services to low-income individuals, including children, pregnant women, parents, seniors, and disabled individuals. This guide outlines the eligibility criteria, income limits, asset rules, and application process for …
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in West Virginia provides monthly benefits to low-income households to purchase nutritious food, helping to alleviate food insecurity and promote access to healthy meals. Benefits are issued via an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card, known as the West Virginia EBT Card, accepted at most grocery stores, farmers’ markets, and …