| Action Summary | This fact track regulatory action follows an emergency regulation, which amended the Code of Virginia, ยงยง 32.1-330, 32.1-330.01 and 32.1-330.3 in accordance with 2020 HB/SB 902 to allow qualified nursing facility staff to complete the Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) screening for individuals who apply for or request LTSS, and who are receiving non-Medicaid skilled nursing services in an institutional setting following discharge from an acute care hospital. The amendments to the Code include the protection of individual choice for the setting and provider of LTSS services for every individual who applies for or requests institutional or community based services. |
| Chapters Affected | Only affects this chapter. |
| Executive Branch Review | This action will go through the normal Executive Branch Review process. |
| RIS Project | Yes [7323] |
| New Periodic Review | This action will not be used to conduct a new periodic review. |
| 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: ()- |