Department of Medical Assistance Services
Board of Medical Assistance Services
Community Waiver Services for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities
[12 VAC 30 ‑ 122]
Chapter Information
| Description | This chapter combines the requirements for the Family and Individual Supports (previously Individual and Family Developmental Disabilities Support Waiver), Community Living (previously Intellectual Disability Waiver), and Building Independence Waiver (previously Day Support Waiver). The combination of these three waivers into one program is a collaborative effort between DMAS, DBHDS, and stakeholders. An expanded array of service options is intended to enable individuals with disabilities to successfully live in their communities. |
| State Authority | Sec. 32.1-325 of the Code of Virginia |
| Federal Authority | 1915(c) of the Social Security Act |
| 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 | (I) Better support individuals who have developmental disabilities to live integrated and engaged lives in their communities; (II) Standardize and simplify access to services; (III) Cover services that promote community integration and engagement; (IV) Improve providers' capacity and quality of care rendered by increasing compensation as they increase expertise; (V) Achieve better outcomes for individuals supported in smaller community settings; (VI) Facilitate meeting the Commonwealth's commitments under the community integration mandate of the ADA, the Olmstead Decision, and the 2012 DOJ Settlement Agreement. |
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Contact Information
| Name / Title: | Emily McClellan / Regulatory Manager |
| Address: |
Division of Policy and Research 600 E. Broad St., Suite 1300 Richmond, VA 23219 |
| Email Address: | Emily.McClellan@dmas.virginia.gov |
| Telephone: | (804)371-4300 FAX: (804)786-1680 TDD: (800)343-0634 |
| Current Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Post Eligibility Special Earnings for Developmental Disabilities Waivers | - | |
| Past Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Electronic Visit Verification | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/18/2021. |
| Three Waivers (ID, DD, DS) Redesign | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/31/2021. |