Bill Text: VA HB925 | 2020 | Regular Session | Chaptered

Virginia House Bill 925 (Prior Session Legislation)

Bill Title: DMAS; steps to facilitate transition between two programs.

Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill

Status: (Passed) 2020-04-09 - Governor: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0925) [HB925 Detail]

Download: Virginia-2020-HB925-Chaptered.html

CHAPTER 925 An Act to require the Department of Medical Assistance Services to take steps to facilitate the transition of persons between the Home and Community-Based Services waiver program and the Medicaid Works waiver program. [H 925] Approved April 9, 2020

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1. §1. That, to ensure that persons considering transitioning from the Home and Community-Based Services waiver program to the Medicaid Works program have sufficient information to make an informed choice regarding such transition, the Department of Medical Assistance Services shall establish a process for (i) conducting a comprehensive needs assessment of a person who chooses to participate in the Medicaid Works program to determine the services such person may need to live and fully participate in his community and (ii) developing a plan of support for such person to guide the person in selection of the best waiver program for his needs.

§2. That the Department of Medical Assistance Services shall establish a process to enable a person who transitions from a Home and Community-Based Services waiver program to the Medicaid Works program to retain his Home and Community-Based Services waiver slot for up to 180 days following the date of such transition.

§3. That the Department of Medical Assistance Services shall establish a process to give priority to individuals previously receiving services through the Home and Community-Based Services waiver program who transitioned to the Medicaid Works program and who subsequently seek to resume services through the Home and Community-Based Services waiver program.