Virginia Administrative Code
Title 12 - HEALTH
Agency 30 - DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL ASSISTANCE SERVICES
Chapter 10 - STATE PLAN UNDER TITLE XIX OF THE SOCIAL SECURITY ACT MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM; GENERAL PROVISIONS
Part II - Coverage and Eligibility
Section 12VAC30-10-130 - Requirements for advance directives
An advance directive shall be defined as a written instruction, such as a living will or durable power of attorney for health care, recognized under state law and relating to the provision of medical care when the individual is incapacitated. Each specified provider receiving funds under this Plan must maintain written policies, procedures, and materials concerning advance directives to ensure compliance with the law. The specified providers shall be: hospitals, nursing facilities, providers of home health care or personal care services, hospices, health maintenance organizations and health insuring organizations.
Refer to 12VAC30-20-70 for further requirements.
Statutory Authority
Social Security Act Title XIX; 42 CFR 430 to end; all other applicable Statutory and regulatory sections.
