Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the State Board of Social Services intends to consider amending the following regulations: 22VAC40-25, Auxiliary Grants Program. The purpose of the proposed action is to (i) clarify and simplify requirements for assisted living facilities to document proper handling of Auxiliary Grant funds and Auxiliary Grant recipients’ personal needs allowances; (ii) establish a residency requirement for Auxiliary Grant applicants; and (iii) ensure that the regulations conform to current Virginia Department of Social Services licensing and assessment regulations.

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

Statutory Authority: §§ 63.2-217 and 63.2-800 of the Code of Virginia; § 416-2001 of Title XX of the Social Security Act.

Public Comments: Public comments may be submitted until 5 p.m. on November 26, 2008.

Agency Contact: Paige McCleary, Adult Services Program Consultant, Department of Social Services, 7 North Eighth Street, Room 5214, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 726-7536, FAX (804) 726-7895, TTY (800) 828-1120, or email paige.mccleary@dss.virginia.gov.