Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Virginia Department of Health
Board
State Board of Health
 
chapter
Rules and Regulations for the Identification of Medically Underserved Areas in Virginia [12 VAC 5 ‑ 540]
Guidance Documents
Chapter Information
Description The regulations include criteria for identifying medically underserved areas in Virginia and include effective quantifiable measures sensitive to the unique characteristics of urban and rural jurisdiction, such a the incidence of infant mortaliaty, the availability of primary care resources, poverty levels, and other relevant measures.
State Authority 32.1-122.5
Federal Authority None entered
Exempt from APA No, changes to this chapter are subject to the Administrative Process Act.
Text of Regulation Link to Virginia Administrative Code
Goals of Regulation Whether the regulations continue to serve as criteria for identifying medically underserved areas in Virginia and include effective quantifiable measures sensitive to the unique characteristics of urban and rural jurisdiction, such a the incidence of infant mortaliaty, the availability of primary care resources, poverty levels, and other relevant measures.
Meetings

Contact Information
Name / Title: Michael Capps  / Sr. Policy Analyst
Address: James Madison Building
109 Governor Street
Richmond, VA 23219
Email Address: boardofhealth@vdh.virginia.gov
Telephone: (804) 864-7190    FAX: (804)864-7022    TDD: ()-
Current Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
None

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Update MUA determination process for timely accurate computations Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/30/2015.

Periodic Reviews
Last Activity Status
10/7/2022 Agency Completed Amend
1/9/2012 Agency Completed Amend
11/7/2007 Agency Completed Amend