Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Medical Assistance Services
Board
Board of Medical Assistance Services
chapter
Standards Established and Methods Used to Assure High Quality Care [12 VAC 30 ‑ 60]
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Action:
LTSS Screening - Remove Three-Day Allowance After Hospital Discharge
Action 5380
 
General Information
Action Summary This action removes the three-day, post-discharge screening period for hospitals to ensure that nursing facilities can directly admit Medicaid members in accordance with federal screening regulations.
Chapters Affected Only affects this chapter.
Executive Branch Review This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act. The normal executive branch review process is not required. As such, it can be submitted directly for publication and is effective upon publication.
Exempt Citation: 2.2-4006 A 4 c
RIS Project Yes  [006126]
Is Federal action a driving factor in this regulatory change? If so, please provide a specific reference to the law, regulation or court case.
42 CFR 483.20(k); 42 CFR 483.122(b); 42 CFR 483.126
New Periodic Review This action will not be used to conduct a new periodic review.
 
Stages
Stages associated with this regulatory action.
Stage ID Stage Type Status
8752 Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/25/2019.
 
Contact Information
Name / Title: Emily McClellan  / Regulatory Supervisor
Address: Policy Division, DMAS
600 E. Broad Street, Suite 1300
Richmond, VA 23219
Email Address: Emily.McClellan@DMAS.Virginia.gov
Phone: (804)371-4300    FAX: (804)786-1680    TDD: ()-

This person is the primary contact for this chapter.