Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the Department of Medical Assistance Services intends to consider amending 12VAC30-120, Waivered Services. The purpose of the proposed action is to implement several mandates from various legislative actions to require (i) individuals who are participating in a home and community-based care services waiver, specifically the Elderly or Disabled with Consumer Direction waiver, to also be enrolled in Medicaid contracted managed care organizations and (ii) expedited enrollment for Medicaid individuals into Medicaid contracted managed care organizations, especially pregnant women.

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

Statutory Authority: § 32.1-325 of the Code of Virginia; 42 USC § 1396.

Public Comment Deadline: February 25, 2015.

Agency Contact: Victoria Simmons, Regulatory Coordinator, Department of Medical Assistance Services, 600 East Broad Street, Suite 1300, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 371-6043, FAX (804) 786-1680, TTY (800) 343-0634, or email victoria.simmons@dmas.virginia.gov.