Title of Regulation: 22VAC40-780. Elimination of Financial Eligibility Criteria for Direct Social Services (amending 22VAC40-780-40, 22VAC40-780-60).

Statutory Authority: §§ 63.2-217 and 63.2-614 of the Code of Virginia.

Effective Date: August 17, 2011.

Agency Contact: Phyl Parrish, Department of Social Services, Division of Family Services, 801 East Main Street, Richmond, VA 23219-2901, telephone (804) 726-7926, FAX (804) 726-7499, TTY (800) 828-1849, or email phyl.parrish@dss.virginia.gov.

Summary:

This regulation provides authority for the provision of direct services to clients and clarifies that some services are provided without regard to income. The amendments make changes in terminology that are technical in nature and that are necessary to comply with statutory changes enacted over the past several years.

Part I
Definitions

Part II
Introduction

Part III
Eligibility Determination Process

22VAC40-780-40. Income maintenance.

Persons or families are eligible for service in this category because they receive Aid to Dependent Children Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, Supplemental Security Income, or Auxiliary Grants.

22VAC40-780-60. Universal access.

Local social service agencies departments of social services may choose one of two options in providing direct services on a universal access basis:

1. All persons needing direct services may be served on a universal access basis except for services delivered as a part of the Employment Services Program employment services programs; or

2. Only persons needing the following services may be served on a universal access basis:

a. Intake services;

b. Family services (services provided to prevent child abuse and neglect, independent adoptions, and court activities);

c. Adult protective services;

d. Child protective services;

e. Foster care or adoption services; or

f. Adult services (services provided to elderly and incapacitated adults at risk of abuse, neglect, or exploitation).