Bill Text: VA HB579 | 2012 | Regular Session | Chaptered

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Bill Title: Applications for public assistance; may be made electronically.

Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill

Status: (Passed) 2012-03-13 - Governor: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0240) [HB579 Detail]

Download: Virginia-2012-HB579-Chaptered.html

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CHAPTER 240 An Act to amend and reenact § 63.2-501 of the Code of Virginia, relating to electronic application for public assistance. [H 579] Approved March 13, 2012

 

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1.  That § 63.2-501 of the Code of Virginia is amended and reenacted as follows:

§ 63.2-501. Application for assistance.

Except as provided for in the state plan for medical assistance services pursuant to § 32.1-325, application for public assistance shall be made to the local board and filed with the local director of the county or city in which the applicant resides. The application shall Such application may be made either electronically or in writing on forms prescribed by the Commissioner and shall be signed by the applicant or otherwise attested to in a manner prescribed by the Commissioner under penalty of perjury in accordance with § 63.2-502.

If the condition of the applicant for public assistance precludes his signing or otherwise attesting to the accuracy of information contained in an application for public assistance, the application may be made on his behalf by his guardian or conservator. If no guardian or conservator has been appointed for the applicant, the application may be made by any competent adult person having sufficient knowledge of the applicant's circumstances to provide the necessary information, until such time as a guardian or conservator is appointed by a court.