Title of Regulation: 12VAC30-135. Demonstration Waiver Services (adding 12VAC30-135-400 through 12VAC30-135-498).

Statutory Authority: § 32.1-325 of the Code of Virginia; § 1115 of the Social Security Act.

Expiration Date Extended Through: December 29, 2016.

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 will continue in effect through December 29, 2016. The emergency regulation established the Governor's Access Plan Demonstration Waiver to improve access to health care for a segment of the uninsured population in Virginia who have significant behavioral and medical needs, improve health and behavioral health outcomes of participants in this program, and serve as a bridge to closing the insurance coverage gap for uninsured Virginians. The emergency regulation was published in 31:10 VA.R. 864-882 January 12, 2015, and an amendment to certain sections of the emergency regulation was published in 31:23 VA.R. 2128-2137 July 13, 2015.  

Agency Contact: Emily McClellan, Regulatory Supervisor, Department of Medical Assistance Services, 600 East Broad Street, Suite 1300, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 371-4300, FAX (804) 786-1680, or email emily.mcclellan@dmas.virginia.gov.