Action:
Establish Regulation for Public Assistance Applications
Action 4823
General Information
| Action Summary |
Chapter 106 of the 2017 Acts of Assembly (HB1567) directs local departments of social services (LDSS) to provide all Medicaid applicants with information regarding advance (health care) directives, including information about the purpose and benefits of advance directives and how the applicant can make an advance directive. Chapter 472 of the 2017 Acts of Assembly (SB1122) directs LDSS to obtain alternate contact information, including the applicant’s email address and cell phone number, and the applicant’s preferred method of contact, including direct mail, email, text message or phone call. A new regulation is being established to align the Virginia Administrative Code with these statutory changes, 22VAC40-294, Applications for Public Assistance.
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| Chapters Affected |
Only affects this chapter.
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| Executive Branch Review |
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
The normal executive branch review process is not required. As such, it can be submitted directly for publication and
is effective upon publication.
Exempt Citation:
2.2-4006 A.4.a.
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| RIS Project |
Yes [005162] |
| Associated Mandates |
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| New Periodic Review |
This action will not be used to conduct a new periodic review.
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Stages
Stages associated with this regulatory action.
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Stage Type |
Status |
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7939
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Final
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Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/19/2017. |
Contact Information
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Name / Title:
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Thomas Steinhauser
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Director, Division of Benefit Programs
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Address:
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801 E. Main Street
Richmond, VA 23219
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Email Address:
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tom.steinhauser@dss.virginia.gov
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Phone:
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(804)726-7362
FAX: (804)726-7662
TDD: ()-
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This person is the primary contact for this chapter.
