Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS)

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Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS)

Notice of Public Comment Period

The Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) and the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) welcome public comments regarding potential updates to the DMAS FORMS #241a:

1. DD Waiver Direct Support Professional (DSP) and Supervisor Basic Competencies Checklist; and
2. DD Waiver Direct Support Professional (DSP) Complex Support Competencies Checklist

Drafts for review may be accessed at the following links:

1. DD Waiver Direct Support Professional (DSP) Basic Competencies Checklist 

2. DD Waiver Direct Support Professional (DSP) Complex Support Competencies Checklist

Updates have been targeted at making the form more accessible and succinct.  This notice serves to inform interested parties that the 30-day comment period will open on August 17, 2026, and close on September 16, 2026.