TITLE 12. HEALTH
REGISTRAR'S NOTICE: The following regulatory action is exempt from the Administrative Process Act in accordance with § 2.2-4006 A 4 c of the Code of Virginia, which excludes regulations that are necessary to meet the requirements of federal law or regulations, provided such regulations do not differ materially from those required by federal law or regulation. The Department of Medical Assistance Services will receive, consider, and respond to petitions by any interested person at any time with respect to reconsideration or revision.
Title of Regulation: 12VAC30-10. State Plan Under Title XIX of the Social Security Act Medical Assistance Program; General Provisions (adding 12VAC30-10-435).
Statutory Authority: § 32.1-325 of the Code of Virginia.
Effective Date: July 6, 2011.
Agency Contact: Brian McCormick, Regulatory Supervisor, Department of Medical Assistance Services, 600 East Broad Street, Suite 1300, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 371-8856, FAX (804) 786-1680, or email brian.mccormick@dmas.virginia.gov.
Summary:
This regulatory action prohibits any payment for items or services provided under Virginia's Plan for Medical Assistance or under a waiver to any financial institution or entity located outside of the United States. The prohibition is required by the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in accordance with § 6505 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Pub. L. 111-148), which amends § 1902 (a) of the Social Security Act.
12VAC30-10-435. Medicaid prohibition on payments to institutions or entities located outside of the United States.
The state shall not provide any payments for items or services provided under the state plan or under a waiver to any financial institution or entity located outside of the United States.
VA.R. Doc. No. R11-2779; Filed May 11, 2011, 3:36 p.m.