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Department of Medical Assistance Services
246 guidance documents relevant to this agency for the criteria specified
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ID Title Effective Date  
Agency level documents applying to all of this agency's boards
5754 Medicaid Memos 2015 6/22/2015 
5755 Medicaid Memos 2014 6/22/2015 
5756 Medicaid memos 2013 6/22/2015 
5757 Medicaid Memos 2012 6/22/2015 
5758 Medicaid Memos 2011 6/22/2015 
5759 Medicaid Memos 2010 6/22/2015 
5760 Medicaid memos 2009 6/22/2015 
5761 Medicaid Memos 2008 6/22/2015 
5762 Medicaid Memos 2007 6/22/2015 
5763 Medicaid Memos 2006 6/22/2015 
5764 Medicaid Memos 1999-2005 6/22/2015 
5765 Alzheimer's Assisted Living Waiver Manual 6/22/2015 
5766 Baby Care Manual 6/22/2015 
5767 Children's Mental Health Program Manual 6/22/2015 
5768 Community Mental Health-Rehab Services Manual 6/22/2015 
5769 Dental Manual 6/22/2015 
5770 Durable Medical Equipment and Supplies Manual 6/22/2015 
5771 Elderly or Disabled with Consumer Directed Services 6/22/2015 
5772 Early Intervention Services Manual 6/22/2015 
5773 EPSDT Manual 6/22/2015 
5774 GAP Manual 6/22/2015 
5775 Home Health Manual 6/22/2015 
5776 Hospice Manual 6/22/2015 
5777 Hospital Manual 6/22/2015 
5778 Individual and Family Developmental Disabilities Waiver Services Manual 6/22/2015 
5779 Independent Laboratory Manual 6/22/2015 
5780 Local Education Agency Manual 6/22/2015 
5781 Mental Health Clinic Manual 6/22/2015 
5782 Mental Retardation/ Intellectual Disability Community Services 6/22/2015 
5783 Nursing Facilities Manual 6/22/2015 
5784 Prosthetic Devices Manual 6/22/2015 
5785 Pre-Admission Screening Manual 6/22/2015 
5787 Pharmacy Manual 6/22/2015 
5788 Physician/Practitioner Manual 6/22/2015 
5789 Plan First Manual 6/22/2015 
5790 Podiatry Manual 6/22/2015 
5791 Psychiatric Services Manual 6/22/2015 
5792 Rehabilitation Manual 6/22/2015 
5793 Renal Dialysis Clinic Manual 6/22/2015 
5794 Technology Assisted Waiver and Private Duty Nursing Services Manual 6/22/2015 
5795 Transportation Manual 6/22/2015 
5796 Vision Services Manual 6/22/2015 
6067 Medicaid Memos 2016 12/1/2016 
6274 Medicaid Memos 2017 12/4/2017 
6468 Medicaid Memos 2018 12/21/2018 
6725 DMAS Recognition of Certified Substance Abuse Counselor Supervisees 8/1/2019 
6726 Authorization of Personal Assistance Services in the Developmental Disability Waiver 9/4/2019 
6729 VA Smiles for Children - ORM Updates Effective January 1, 2020 1/1/2020 
6861 Virginia Informed Choice Form 8/17/2023 
6862 Community Housing Guide: Housing Road Map 8/20/2020 
6863 Community Housing Guide: Tenant Screening Form 8/20/2020 
6865 Changes to the Service Delivery Hour Requirements for Addiction and Recovery Treatment Services (ARTS) Intensive Outpatient Services (IOPs): Effective March 5, 2020 7/23/2020 
6866 Availability of Physician Training for Medicaid Long Term Services and Supports Screening 5/14/2020 
6867 SUPPORT Act Established Medicare Part B Benefit for Opioid Use Disorder Treatment Services by Opioid Treatment Programs Effective January 1, 2020-REVISED 4/30/2020 
6868 SUPPORT Act Established Medicare Part B Benefit for Opioid Use Disorder Treatment Services by Opioid Treatment Programs, Effective January 1, 2020 3/5/2020 
6869 Revisions to CCC Plus Service Authorization Requirements 1/23/2020 
6870 DRAFT Memo: Transitioning from the Commonwealth Coordinated Care Plus (CCC Plus) Waiver to a Developmental Disabilities Waiver 12/12/2019 
6871 2019 Update Regarding DMAS Coverage of Telemedicine and Telehealth 10/3/2019 
6872 DMAS Recognition of Certified Substance Abuse Counselor Supervisees 9/18/2019 
6873 Authorization of Personal Assistance Services in the Developmental Disability Waiver 9/18/2019 
6877 Retroactive Billing for Addiction and Recovery Treatment Services (ARTS) Effective July 1, 2020. 9/3/2020 
6901 Patient Driven Payment Model (PDPM) Data Collection Effective 10/17/2020 11/12/2020 
6953 Information Regarding Contract Requirements for Medicaid Managed Care Organizations 1/21/2021 
6954 Information Regarding DMAS Client Appeals (State Fair Hearing) 1/21/2021 
6987 Allowance of Preferred Office-Based Opioid Treatment (OBOT) Services Delivery via Mobile Units 4/29/2021 
6988 Information Regarding Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) Client Appeals (State Fair Hearing) 4/29/2021 
6989 ARTS Guidance for Hospitals 2/18/2021 
7003 Draft: Dental Coverage for Medicaid Enrolled Adults (21 years of age and older) Effective July 1, 2021 6/10/2021 
7010 Draft Memo: Durable Medical Equipment and Supplies Rate Floor 6/24/2021 
7011 Employment and Community Transportation (ECT) 4/29/2021 
7024 Practice Guidelines for Behavior Support Plans 6/24/2021 
7025 Draft: Funding for Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facilities (PRTF) Placements 7/8/2021 
7026 DMAS-600 Form 7/8/2021 
7027 Transfer of CSA Jurisdiction for Medicaid 7/8/2021 
7059 Allowance of licensed school psychologists as outpatient psychiatric services providers 8/19/2021 
7079 Draft: Addition of buprenorphine/naloxone tab SL to the Virginia Common Core Formulary/Preferred Drug List 9/16/2021 
7117 Draft: One-time COVID-19 Support Payment for Attendant/Aides 12/9/2021 
7118 Coverage of Additional COVID Vaccine Dose for Certain Immunocompromised Individuals 10/14/2021 
7124 Medicaid Memos/Bulettins & Provider Manuals 2021 12/23/2021 
7162 DD Waivers - Grid of Compatible and Incompatible Services 2/3/2022 
7163 DD Waiver - Customized Rate - Provider Guidelines 9/26/2024 
7165 Medicaid Memos/Bulletins & Provider Manuals 2021 3/2/2022 
7212 Draft: Virginia Medicaid Preferred Drug List / Common Core Formulary Changes, 90 Day Supply List Changes, and Drug Utilization Review Board Approved Drug Service Authorizations 6/23/2022 
7272 The HCBS Modifications Process 5/12/2022 
7294 Draft: Increased Reimbursement of Medications for the Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder 12/8/2022 
7378 Medicaid Memos/Bulletins & Provider Manuals 2022 12/27/2022 
7505 How EPSDT Is Operationalized in Virginia Medicaid 1/5/2023 
7515 Overview of Companion and Residential Services 1/19/2023 
7541 In Home Support Services Guidance Document 7/6/2023 
7587 Draft: Hospital Providers to Submit Requests for Non-Resident Alien Emergency Inpatient Admissions to Kepro for Service Authorization - effective February 20, 2023 3/30/2023 
7588 Face-To-Face Supervisory, Services Facilitation and Case Management Visits 1/1/2023 12/22/2022 
7627 Chapter 2 (Provider Requirements) 12/7/2023 
7628 Psychiatric Services Manual, Chapter 6 12/7/2023 
7629 Nursing Facility Manual, Chapter 12 12/7/2023 
7630 Nursing Facility Manual, Chapter 10 12/7/2023 
7631 Nursing Facility Manual, Chapter 9 12/7/2023 
7632 Nursing Facility Manual, Chapter 7 12/7/2023 
7636 Pharmacy Manual, Chapter 4 12/21/2023 
7637 Pharmacists as Providers Supplement 12/21/2023 
7639 Durable Medical Equipment Manual, Chapter 4 1/4/2024 
7640 DD Waiver Manual, Chapter 5 1/18/2024 
7645 Renal Dialysis Clinic Manual, Chapter 2 2/1/2024 
7646 Renal Dialysis Clinic Manual, Chapter 4 2/1/2024 
7647 Renal Dialysis Clinic Manual, Chapter 5 2/1/2024 
7648 Renal Dialysis Clinic Manual, Chapter 6 2/1/2024 
7649 Independent Lab Manual, Chapter 2 2/1/2024 
7650 Independent Lab Manual, Chapter 4 2/1/2024 
7651 Independent Lab Manual, Chapter 5 2/1/2024 
7652 Independent Lab Manual, Chapter 6 2/1/2024 
7653 Independent Lab Manual, Appendix C 2/1/2024 
7663 Pharmacy Manual, Appendix D 2/1/2024 
7664 Pharmacy Manual, Appendix E 2/1/2024 
7665 Virginia Medicaid Preferred Drug List / Common Core Formulary Changes, 90 Day Supply List Changes, and Drug Utilization Review Board Approved Drug Service Authorizations 2/1/2024 
7666 CCC+ Waiver Manual, Chapter 6 3/14/2024 
7667 Podiatry Manual Chapter 2 3/14/2024 
7668 Podiatry Manual Chapter 4 3/14/2024 
7669 Podiatry Manual Chapter 5 3/14/2024 
7670 Podiatry Manual Chapter 6 3/14/2024 
7671 Podiatry Manual Appendix B 3/14/2024 
7701 Early Intervention Services Manual, Appendix A 5/9/2024 
7702 Early Intervention Services Manual, Appendix G 5/9/2024 
7703 Early Intervention Services Manual, Appendix I 5/9/2024 
7704 Early Intervention Services Manual, Appendix J 5/9/2024 
7705 Temporary Detention Orders Supplement 4/25/2024 
7708 Mental Health Services Manual, Chapter 4 9/26/2024 
7709 Mental Health Services Manual, Appendix D 5/9/2024 
7710 Chapter 3 (Eligibility) 5/9/2024 
7711 Telehealth Services Supplement 5/9/2024 
7712 Chapter 1 (the same across all provider manuals) 5/23/2024 
7714 Early Intervention Appendix B 6/6/2024 
7715 Early Intervention Appendix C 6/6/2024 
7716 Early Intervention Appendix D 6/6/2024 
7717 Early Intervention Appendix E 6/6/2024 
7719 Vision Manual - Chapter 2 6/6/2024 
7720 Vision Manual - Chapter 4 6/6/2024 
7721 Vision Manual - Chapter 5 6/6/2024 
7722 Vision Manual - Chapter 6 6/6/2024 
7723 Vision Manual - Appendix B 6/6/2024 
7725 Chapter 2, Developmental Disabilities Waivers Manual 7/4/2024 
7726 Chapter 7 of Residential Treatment Services Manual (Service Auth) 6/6/2024 
7733 EPSDT Inpatient Services Supplement 8/15/2024 
7736 Local Education Agency Chapter 2 9/12/2024 
7737 Local Education Agency Chapter 4 9/12/2024 
7738 Local Education Agency Chapter 6 9/12/2024 
7739 Hospital Provider Manual Chapter 2 9/12/2024 
7740 Hospital Provider Manual Chapter 4 9/12/2024 
7741 Hospital Provider Manual Chapter 5 11/21/2024 
7742 Hospital Provider Manual Chapter 6 9/12/2024 
7743 EPSDT Audiology and Hearing Supplement 9/12/2024 
7744 EPSDT Service Authorization Supplement 9/12/2024 
7745 EPSDT Private Duty Nursing Supplement 9/12/2024 
7746 EPSDT Personal Care Supplement 9/12/2024 
7747 EPSDT Supplement B 9/12/2024 
7748 Early Intervention Provider Manual Chapter 2 9/12/2024 
7749 Hospice Provider Manual Chapter 2 9/12/2024 
7750 Hospice Provider Manual Chapter 4 9/12/2024 
7751 Hospice Provider Manual Chapter 5 9/12/2024 
7753 Hospice Provider Manual Chapter 6 9/12/2024 
7754 Home Health Provider Manual Chapter 2 9/12/2024 
7755 Home Health Provider Manual Chapter 4 9/12/2024 
7756 Home Health Provider Manual Chapter 5 9/12/2024 
7757 Home Health Provider Manual Chapter 6 9/12/2024 
7758 Home Health Provider Manual Chapter 7 9/12/2024 
7759 Mental Health Services Manual, Appendix C 9/12/2024 
7762 Early Intervention Manual, Chapter 4 9/12/2024 
7763 Early Intervention Manual, Chapter 5 9/12/2024 
7764 Early Intervention Manual, Chapter 6 9/12/2024 
7765 Chapter 5 of Local Education Agency Manual 9/12/2024 
7766 Prosthetic Device Manual, Chapter 2 9/24/2024 
7767 Prosthetic Device Manual, Chapter 4 9/24/2024 
7768 Prosthetic Device Manual, Chapter 5 9/24/2024 
7769 Prosthetic Device Manual, Chapter 6 9/24/2024 
7770 Psychiatric Services, Chapter 2 9/24/2024 
7771 Psychiatric Services, Chapter 4 9/24/2024 
7772 Psychiatric Services, Chapter 5 9/24/2024 
7773 Psychiatric Services, Chapter 7 9/24/2024 
7774 Transportation Manual, Chapter 2 9/24/2024 
7775 Transportation Manual, Chapter 4 9/24/2024 
7776 Transportation Manual, Chapter 5 9/24/2024 
7777 Transportation Manual, Chapter 6 9/24/2024 
7778 LTSS Screening Manual, Chapter 2 9/24/2024 
7779 LTSS Screening Manual, Chapter 4 9/24/2024 
7780 LTSS Screening Manual, Chapter 5 9/24/2024 
7781 Mental Health Services Manual, Chapter 2 9/24/2024 
7782 Mental Health Services Manual, Chapter 5 9/24/2024 
7783 Mental Health Services Manual, Chapter 6 9/24/2024 
7784 Mental Health Services Manual, Chapter 7 9/24/2024 
7785 Mental Health Services Manual, Chapter 10 9/24/2024 
7786 Mental Health Services Manual, Chapter 11 9/24/2024 
7787 Mental Health Services Manual, Chapter 13 9/24/2024 
7788 Mental Health Services Manual, Chapter 14 9/24/2024 
7789 Nursing Facility Manual, Chapter 2 9/24/2024 
7790 Nursing Facility Manual, Chapter 4 9/24/2024 
7791 Nursing Facility Manual, Chapter 5 9/24/2024 
7792 Nursing Facility Manual, Chapter 6 9/24/2024 
7793 Nursing Facility Manual, Chapter 7 9/24/2024 
7794 Nursing Facility Manual, Chapter 8 9/24/2024 
7795 Nursing Facility Manual, Chapter 9 9/24/2024 
7796 Pharmacy Manual, Chapter 2 9/24/2024 
7797 Pharmacy Manual, Chapter 5 9/24/2024 
7798 Pharmacy Manual, Chapter 6 9/24/2024 
7799 Pharmacy Manual, Chapter 7 9/24/2024 
7800 Pharmacy Manual, Chapter 10 9/24/2024 
7801 Plan First Manual, Chapter 2 9/24/2024 
7802 Plan First Manual, Chapter 5 9/24/2024 
7803 Plan First Manual, Chapter 6 9/24/2024 
7804 Practitioner Manual, Chapter 2 9/24/2024 
7805 Practitioner Manual, Chapter 4 9/24/2024 
7806 Practitioner Manual, Chapter 5 9/24/2024 
7807 Practitioner Manual, Chapter 6 9/24/2024 
7808 Practitioner Manual, Chapter 7 9/24/2024 
7809 Practitioner Manual, Chapter 12 9/24/2024 
7810 Rehabilitation Manual, Chapter 2 9/24/2024 
7811 Rehabilitation Manual, Chapter 4 9/24/2024 
7812 Rehabilitation Manual, Chapter 5 9/24/2024 
7813 Rehabilitation Manual, Chapter 7 9/24/2024  Changes Being Made
7814 Residential Treatment Services Manual, Chapter 6 9/24/2024 
7822 Developmental Disabilities Waivers Manual, Chapter 4 9/12/2024 
7823 Developmental Disabilities Waivers Manual, Appendix D 9/12/2024 
7824 Rehabilitation Manual, Chapter 6 10/10/2024 
7825 Chapter 4 of the Durable Medical Equipment Manual 10/24/2024 
7826 Chapter 6 of the Durable Medical Equipment Manual 10/24/2024 
7828 Baby Care Provider Manual Chapter 5 10/28/2024 
7829 Baby Care Provider Manual Chapter 6 10/28/2024 
7830 CCC Plus Waiver Provider Manual Chapter 2 10/28/2024 
7831 CCC Plus Waiver Provider Manual Chapter 4 10/28/2024 
7832 CCC Plus Waiver Provider Manual Chapter 5 10/28/2024 
7833 CCC Plus Waiver Provider Manual Chapter 7 10/28/2024 
7834 CCC Plus Waiver Provider Manual Chapter 8 10/28/2024 
7835 DD Waiver Provider Manual Chapter 5 10/28/2024 
7836 DD Waiver Provider Manual Chapter 6 10/28/2024 
7837 DD Waiver Provider Manual Chapter 7 10/28/2024 
7838 DD Waiver Provider Manual Chapter 8 10/28/2024 
7839 Durable Medical Equipment Provider Manual Chapter 2 10/28/2024 
7840 Durable Medical Equipment Provider Manual Chapter 5 10/28/2024 
7842 Hospital Provider Manual Chapter 7 10/28/2024 
7844 Mental Health Services Manual, Appendix G 9/26/2024 
7845 Durable Medical Equipment Provider Manual, Chapter 7 11/21/2024 
7846 Residential Treatment Services Manual, Chapter 2 11/21/2024 
7847 Residential Treatment Services Manual, Chapter 4 11/21/2024 
7848 Residential Treatment Services Manual, Chapter 5 11/21/2024 
7849 Residential Treatment Services Manual, Appendix A 11/21/2024 
7850 Residential Treatment Services Manual, Appendix D 11/21/2024 
New Virginia Medicaid Preferred Drug List / Common Core Formulary Changes, 90 Day Supply List Changes, FDA Approval of Over-the-Counter Naloxone, and Drug Utilization Review Board Approved Drug Service Authorizations 7/6/2023 
New Changes to Hospice Procedures Under Cardinal Care - Virginia’s Medicaid Program, Effective July 1, 2023 5/11/2023 
New Cardinal Care - Virginia’s Medicaid Program 5/11/2023 
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