11/25/2019 9:26 am Date / Time filed with the Register of Regulations | VA.R. Document Number: R____-______ |
Virginia Register Publication Information
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Transmittal Sheet: Response to Petition for Rulemaking
Initial Agency Notice
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Agency Decision
Promulgating Board: | Board of Counseling |
Regulatory Coordinator: | Elaine J. Yeatts (804)367-4688 elaine.yeatts@dhp.virginia.gov |
Agency Contact: | Jaime Hoyle Executive Director (804)367-4406 jaime.hoyle@dhp.virginia.gov |
Contact Address: | Department of Health Professions 9960 Mayland Drive Suite 300 Richmond, VA 23233 |
Chapter Affected: | |
18 vac 115 - 20: | Regulations Governing the Practice of Professional Counseling |
Statutory Authority: |
State: Chapter 35 of Title 54.1 Federal: |
Date Petition Received | 09/10/2019 |
Petitioner | Rev. Steven Giddens |
To amend 18VAC115-20-52 to eliminate the restriction on residents\\\' ability to directly
bill for their services
Agency Plan
In accordance with Virginia law, the petition will be filed with the Register of Regulations
and published on September 30, 2019 with comment requested until October 25, 2019.
It will also be placed on the Virginia Regulatory Townhall and available for comments
to be posted electronically.
At its first meeting following the close of comment, which is scheduled for November
1, 2019, the Board will consider the request to amend regulations and all comment
received in support or opposition. The Board will inform the petitioner of the its
response and any action it approves.
Publication Date | 09/30/2019 (comment period will also begin on this date) |
Comment End Date | 10/25/2019 |
Take no action
Agency Response Date | 11/25/2019 |
In accordance with Virginia law, the petition was filed with the Register of Regulations
and published on September 30, 2019 with comment requested until October 25, 2019.
The petition and all comment received in support or opposition were reviewed at the
Board meeting on November 25, 2019. The Board decided to take no action based on
its concern that direct billing by residents is contrary to the reimbursement policy
of DMAS and other third party payors, and that it might incentivize residents to engage
in independent practice without appropriate supervision.