Titles of Regulations: 12VAC30-50. Amount, Duration, and Scope of Medical and Remedial Care Services (amending 12VAC30-50-226).

12VAC30-60. Standards Established and Methods Used to Assure High Quality Care (amending 12VAC30-60-143).

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

Expiration Date Extended Through: October 9, 2015.

The Governor has approved the Department of Medical Assistance Services' request to extend the expiration date of the above-referenced emergency regulation for six months as provided for in § 2.2-4011 D of the Code of Virginia. Therefore, the emergency regulation pertaining to mental health skill building services will continue in effect through October 9, 2015. The emergency regulation was published in 30:5 VA.R. 507-517 November 4, 2013. The extension is required in order for the department to continue enforcing the legislative mandate as set out in Items 307 LL and 307 RR (f) of Chapter 3 of the 2012 Acts of the Assembly.

Agency Contact: Emily McClellan, Regulatory Supervisor, Department of Medical Assistance Services, 600 East Broad Street, Suite 1300, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 371-4300, or email emily.mcclellan@dmas.virginia.gov.