1/19/2016 12:11 pm
Date / Time filed with the Register of Regulations
VA.R. Document Number: R____-______
Virginia Register Publication Information

Transmittal Sheet: Response to Petition for Rulemaking
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Initial Agency Notice
Agency Decision
Promulgating Board: Board of Medical Assistance Services
Regulatory Coordinator: Jimeequa Williams

(804)371-6043

Victoria.Simmons@dmas.virginia.gov,Emily.McClellan@dmas.virginia.gov,Jimeequa.Williams@dmas.virginia.gov
Agency Contact: Emily McClellan

Regulatory Supervisor

(804)371-4300

Emily.McClellan@dmas.virginia.gov
Contact Address: Department of Medical Assistance Services

Division of Policy and Research

600 E. Broad St., Suite 1300

Richmond, VA 23219
Chapter Affected:
12 vac 30 - 20: Administration of Medical Assistance Services
Statutory Authority: State: COV 32.1-325

Federal: Title XIX, 42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq.
Date Petition Received 01/19/2016
Petitioner Jeremiah J. Jewett, III
 Petitioner's Request
The petitioner requests that the Formal Appeals regulations be amended as follows: "The DMAS director shall issue the final agency case decision to the provider, with a copy to the hearing officer, within 60 days of receipt of the hearing officer's recommended decision."  
 Agency Plan
In accordance with Virginia law, the petition has been filed with the Registrar of Regulations and will be published on February 8, 2016 and posted to the Virginia Regulatory Town Hall at www.townhall.virginia.gov.  Comment on the petition will be accepted until February 29, 2016. Following receipt of all comment on the petition, and within 90 days of February 29, 2016, the matter and any comments will be considered by the Director of the Department of Medical Assistance Services, acting on behalf of the Board, in order to make a determination on the petition.
Publication Date 02/08/2016  (comment period will also begin on this date)
Comment End Date 02/29/2016