Department of Social Services
State Board of Social Services
Applications for Public Assistance
[22 VAC 40 ‑ 294]
Chapter Information
| Description | This chapter requires local departments of social services to provide information on advance directives to public assistance applicants,and to collect from applicants alternate contact information. |
| State Authority | Chapters 106 and 472 of the 2017 Acts of Assembly |
| Federal Authority | n/a |
| 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 | Conform the Virginia Administrative Code to the Code of Virginia. Public assistance applicants will be informed of advance directives at the time of application, enabling them to plan for future needs. In addition, applicants will be able to provide alternate means of communication by the local department of social services, including but not limited to email and text. This may help expedite the eligibility determination process. |
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Contact Information
| Name / Title: | Thomas Steinhauser / Director, Division of Benefit Programs |
| Address: |
801 E. Main Street Richmond, VA 23219 |
| Email Address: | tom.steinhauser@dss.virginia.gov |
| Telephone: | (804)726-7362 FAX: (804)726-7662 TDD: ()- |
| Current Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| None | ||
| Past Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
Establish Regulation for Public Assistance Applications
|
Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/19/2017. |
| Periodic Reviews | ||
| Last Activity | Status | |
|---|---|---|
| 4/21/2022 Agency Completed | Retain As Is | |