Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the State Board of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services intends to consider promulgating 12VAC35-230, Operation of the Individual and Family Support Program. The purpose of the proposed action is to establish a support program for (i) individuals who are living in their own homes or a family home and are on the statewide waiting list for Intellectual Disability Medicaid Waiver or the Individual and Family Developmental Disabilities Services Medicaid Waiver and (ii) the family members who are supporting these individuals.

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

Statutory Authority: § 37.2-203 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comment Deadline: February 27, 2013.

Agency Contact: Linda B. Grasewicz, Senior Planner, Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, Jefferson Building, 1220 Bank Street, 12th Floor, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 786-0040, FAX (804) 371-0092, or email linda.grasewicz@dbhds.virginia.gov.