Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Social Services
Board
State Board of Social Services
 
chapter
Eligibility for Direct Social Services [22 VAC 40 ‑ 780]
Guidance Documents
Chapter Information
Description This regulation establishes guidelines for the determinations made by local departments of social services regarding whether an individual or family meets the criteria for receiving a service. Eligibility categories are income maintenance, eligibility based on income, or universal access. Eligibility for services must be determined by a service worker or a volunteer under the supervision of a service worker.
State Authority 63.2-217 ,63.2-602 , 63.2-614
Federal Authority None entered
Exempt from APA No, changes to this chapter are subject to the Administrative Process Act.
Text of Regulation Link to Virginia Administrative Code
Goals of Regulation To provide a basis for eligibility determinations made by local departments of social services.
Meetings

Contact Information
Name / Title: Phyl Parrish  / Policy, Legislation & Regulatory Manager
Address: 801 E. Main Street
Richmond, VA 23219
Email Address: phyl.parrish@dss.virginia.gov
Telephone: (804)726-7926    FAX: (804)726-7499    TDD: ()-
Current Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
None

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Amend Financial Eligibility Criteria Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/01/2016.
Amend Financial Eligibility Regulation
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/17/2011.

Periodic Reviews
Last Activity Status
10/17/2019 Agency Completed Retain As Is
4/27/2015 Agency Completed Amend
3/11/2011 Agency Completed Amend
6/30/2007 Agency Completed Retain As Is
12/19/2002 Agency Completed Retain As Is