Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Social Services
Board
State Board of Social Services
 
chapter
Funding Limitations for the Refugee Resettlement Program [22 VAC 40 ‑ 400]
Guidance Documents
Chapter Information
Description The regulation gives the Virginia Department of Social Services the authority to change the eligibility period for receipt of Refugee Cash Assistance Program benefits and the Refugee Medical Assistance Program benefits if so directed by the federal Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR). ORR provides 100 percent federal funding for these two programs.
State Authority 63.2-217
Federal Authority 8 USCS 1522
Periodic Review Note
Text of Regulation Link to Virginia Administrative Code
Goals of Regulation The goal of the regulation remains the same as when it was first published. The regulation gives the Virginia Department of Social Services the authority to increase or decrease the period of eligibility of federally funded cash and medical benefits if so directed by the Director of the federal Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR). Changes in the period of eligibility are tied to federal funding levels for refugee services. Refugee cash and medical benefits have been provided since 1975. Since 1986, the federally defined period of eligibility has changed several times.
Meetings

Contact Information
Name / Title: Penelope Boyd  / Refugee Program Consultant
Address: 801 E. Main Street
Richmond, VA 23218
Email Address: penny.boyd@dss.virginia.gov
Telephone: (804)726-7933    FAX: (804)726-7088    TDD: ()-
Current Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
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Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
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Periodic Reviews
Last Activity Status
8/10/2023 Agency Completed Retain As Is
4/19/2019 Agency Completed Retain As Is
10/17/2014 Agency Completed Retain As Is
8/19/2010 Agency Completed Retain As Is
5/24/2006 Agency Completed Retain As Is
12/21/2001 Agency Completed Retain As Is