TITLE 12. HEALTH

DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL ASSISTANCE SERVICES

Notice of Intended Regulatory Action

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 12VAC30-50, Amount, Duration, and Scope of Medical and Remedial Care Services, and 12VAC30-80, Methods and Standards for Establishing Payment Rate; Other Types of Care. Pursuant to Items MM(1) and MM(2) of Chapter 1 of the 2023 Acts of Assembly, Special Session I, the purpose of the proposed action is to (i) adjust medical necessity criteria for Medicaid-funded private duty nursing services, including changes to services covered, provider qualifications, medical necessity criteria, and rates and rate methodologies for private duty nursing; and (ii) clarify that private duty nursing services are not covered unless an individual receives services under an Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment Services or a § 1915(c) Waiver.

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 et seq.

Public Comment Deadline: November 22, 2023.

Agency Contact: Meredith Lee, Policy, Regulations, and Manuals Supervisor, Department of Medical Assistance Services, 600 East Broad Street, Suite 1300, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 371-0552, FAX (804) 786-1680, email meredith.lee@dmas.virginia.gov.

TITLE 12. HEALTH

DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL ASSISTANCE SERVICES

Notice of Intended Regulatory Action

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 12VAC30-50, Amount, Duration, and Scope of Medical and Remedial Care Services, and 12VAC30-80, Methods and Standards for Establishing Payment Rate; Other Types of Care. Pursuant to Items MM(1) and MM(2) of Chapter 1 of the 2023 Acts of Assembly, Special Session I, the purpose of the proposed action is to (i) adjust medical necessity criteria for Medicaid-funded private duty nursing services, including changes to services covered, provider qualifications, medical necessity criteria, and rates and rate methodologies for private duty nursing; and (ii) clarify that private duty nursing services are not covered unless an individual receives services under an Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment Services or a § 1915(c) Waiver.

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 et seq.

Public Comment Deadline: November 22, 2023.

Agency Contact: Meredith Lee, Policy, Regulations, and Manuals Supervisor, Department of Medical Assistance Services, 600 East Broad Street, Suite 1300, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 371-0552, FAX (804) 786-1680, email meredith.lee@dmas.virginia.gov.

TITLE 18. PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING

BOARD FOR PROFESSIONAL SOIL SCIENTISTS, WETLAND PROFESSIONALS, AND GEOLOGISTS

Notice of Intended Regulatory Action

Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the Board for Professional Soil Scientists, Wetland Professionals, and Geologists intends to consider amending 18VAC145-30, Regulations Governing Certified Professional Wetland Delineators. The purpose of the proposed action is to undertake a general review of the regulation in accordance with the regulatory reduction goal of Executive Directive Number One (2022). The review will consider whether requirements ensure the regulation compliments current Virginia law and meets applicable federal requirements; is organized, clear, and understandable; provides minimal burdens on regulants while still protecting the public; and reflects current Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation procedures and policies. The board will consider any other changes determined to be necessary and appropriate.

The agency intends to hold a public hearing on the proposed action after publication in the Virginia Register.

Statutory Authority: §§ 54.1-201 and 54.1-2203 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comment Deadline: November 22, 2023.

Agency Contact: Kathleen R. Nosbisch, Executive Director, Board for Professional Soil Scientists, Wetland Professionals, and Geologists, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 400, Richmond, VA 23233, telephone (804) 367-8514, FAX (804) 527-4294, or email soilscientist@dpor.virginia.gov.