Title of Regulation: 22VAC30-80. Auxiliary Grants Program (amending 22VAC30-80-35).

Statutory Authority: §§ 51.5-131 and 51.5-160 of the Code of Virginia.

Effective Date: April 13, 2022.

Agency Contact: Charlotte Arbogast, Policy Analyst, Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services, 8004 Franklin Farms Drive, Richmond, VA 23229, telephone (804) 662-7063, FAX (804) 662-7663, TDD (800) 464-9950, or email charlotte.arbogast@dars.virginia.gov.

Summary:

The amendment updates a citation to the Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act pursuant to Chapter 712 of the 2019 Acts of Assembly, which recodified Title 55 of the Code of Virginia to Title 55.1.

22VAC30-80-35. Basic services in supportive housing settings.

A. The rate established under the AG for SH, as defined in 22VAC30-80-10, shall cover a residential setting with access to SH services that include:

1. Development of individualized SH service plans;

2. Access to skills training;

3. Assistance with accessing available community-based services and supports;

4. Initial identification and ongoing review of the level of care needs; and

5. Ongoing monitoring of services described in the individual's individualized SH plan.

B. The residential setting covered under the AG for SH, as defined in 22VAC30-80-10, shall be the least restrictive and most integrated setting practicable for the individual and shall:

1. Comply with federal habitability standards;

2. Provide cooking and bathroom facilities in each unit;

3. Afford dignity and privacy to the individual; and

4. Include rights of tenancy pursuant to the Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (§ 55-248.2 (§ 55.1-1200 et seq. of the Code of Virginia).