Action:
Home Health Changes Due to Federal Regulatory Change
Action 5520
General Information
| Action Summary |
This action updates DMAS regulations to allow practitioners other than physicians to order and certify home health services in accordance with a new federal rule published on May 8, 2020. |
| Chapters Affected |
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VAC |
Chapter Name |
Action Type |
| Primary |
12 VAC 30-50 |
Amount, Duration, and Scope of Medical and Remedial Care and Services |
Amend Existing Regulation
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| Other chapters |
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12 VAC 30 - 60 |
Standards Established and Methods Used to Assure High Quality Care |
Amend Existing Regulation
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| 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
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| RIS Project |
Yes [006289] |
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Is Federal action a driving factor in this regulatory change? If so, please provide a specific reference to the law, regulation
or court case.
Federal Reguatory Change Published at 85 FR 27626 (May 8, 2020).
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| New Periodic Review |
This action will not be used to conduct a new periodic review.
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Stages
Stages associated with this regulatory action.
| Stage ID |
Stage Type |
Status |
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8954
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Final
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Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/19/2020. |
Contact Information
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Name / Title:
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Emily McClellan
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Regulatory Supervisor
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Address:
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Policy Division, DMAS
600 E. Broad Street, Suite 1300
Richmond, VA 23219
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Email Address:
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Emily.McClellan@DMAS.Virginia.gov
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Phone:
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(804)371-4300
FAX: (804)786-1680
TDD: ()-
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This person is the primary contact for this chapter.
