Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the Board of Medical Assistance Services intends to consider promulgating the following regulations: 12VAC30-20, Administration of Medical Assistance Services. The purpose of the proposed action is to address the factor of family coverage as an element of the cost effectiveness determination methodology for entrance into the Health Insurance Premium Payment program of Medicaid.

The agency does not intend to hold a public hearing on the proposed action after publication in the Virginia Register.

Statutory Authority: §§ 32.1-324 and 32.1-325 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comment Deadline: November 25, 2009.

Agency Contact: Patricia Taylor, Program Operations Division, Department of Medical Assistance Services, 600 East Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 371-6333, FAX (804) 786-1680, or email patricia.taylor@dmas.virginia.gov.