Title of Regulation: 12VAC30-120. Waivered Services (amending 12VAC30-120-360 through 12VAC30-120-395, 12VAC30-120-410, 12VAC30-120-420).

Statutory Authority: § 32.1-325 of the Code of Virginia; 42 USC § 1396.

Expiration Date Extended Through: December 29, 2016.

The Governor has approved the Department of Medical Assistance Services request to extend the expiration date of the above-referenced emergency regulation for six months as provided for in § 2.2-4011 D of the Code of Virginia. Therefore, the emergency regulation will continue in effect through December 29, 2016. The emergency regulation implements several mandates from various legislative actions to (i) require individuals who are participating in a home and community-based care services waiver, specifically the Elderly or Disabled with Consumer Direction Waiver, to also be enrolled in Medicaid contracted managed care organizations and (ii) require expedited enrollment for Medicaid individuals into Medicaid contracted managed care organizations, especially for pregnant women. The emergency regulation was published in 31:11 VA.R. 947-955 January 26, 2015, and a final regulation to replace the emergency regulation was published in 32:22 VA.R. 2953-2961 June 27, 2016.

Contact Information: Victoria Simmons, Regulatory Coordinator, Department of Medical Assistance Services, 600 East Broad Street, Suite 1300, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 371-6043, FAX (804) 786-1680, TTY (800) 343-0634, or email victoria.simmons@dmas.virginia.gov.