December 19, 2018
There are several regulatory items open or soon to be open for comment:
DBHDS:
- Add OTs, OTAs to definition of QMHP, QMRP and Paraprofessionals – proposed permanent regulations are open for comment until 8 February, 2019;
- Add Licensed Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioners to the definition of LMHP – Fast-Track regulations will be open for comment on 7 January, 2019 for 30 days; the regulations are effective 21 February;
DMAS:
- VIDES Criteria for care in ICF/IIDs – Fast-Track regulations will be open for comment on 24 December, 2018 for 30 days; the regulations are effective 7 February; and
- DD Waiver Regulations (3 Waivers) – proposed permanent regulations will be open for comment 4 February, 2019 and will remain open until 5 April
DBHDS Guidance Document:
- DD Support Coordinator Manual – open for comment until 18 January, 2019
All of these documents can be found at http://townhall.virginia.gov/index.cfm