SB232: Individuals w/ intellectual & developmental disabilities; DMAS to study use of virtual support, etc.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
1. § 1. The Department of Medical Assistance Services shall continue the work group composed of individuals with developmental disabilities, families of individuals with developmental disabilities, representatives of advocacy organizations, and other appropriate stakeholders to study and develop recommendations for the permanent use of virtual supports and increasing access to virtual supports and services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities by promoting access to assistive technology and environmental modifications. The Department shall report its findings and recommendations to the Governor and the General Assembly by November 1, 2022.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
1. § 1. The Department of Medical Assistance Services shall continue the work group composed of individuals with developmental disabilities, families of individuals with developmental disabilities, representatives of advocacy organizations, and other appropriate stakeholders to study and develop recommendations for the permanent use of virtual supports and increasing access to virtual supports and services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities by promoting access to assistive technology and environmental modifications. The Department shall report its findings and recommendations to the Governor and the General Assembly by November 1, 2022.
SENATE BILL NO. 232
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
1. That the first enactment of Chapter 224 of the Acts of Assembly of 2021, Special Session I, is amended and reenacted as follows:
1. § 1. The Department of
Medical Assistance Services shall establish a work group composed of
individuals with developmental disabilities, families of individuals with
developmental disabilities, representatives of advocacy organizations, and
other appropriate stakeholders to study and develop recommendations for the
permanent use of virtual supports and increasing access to virtual supports and
services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities by
promoting access to assistive technology and environmental modifications. The
Department shall report its findings and recommendations to the Governor and
the General Assembly by November 1, 2021 2022.