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COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA

Department of Medical Assistance Services

Cynthia Jones Suite 1300

DMAS Director 600 East Broad Street

richmond, va 23219

804/786/7933

800/343-0634 (TDD)

www.dmas.virginia.gov

November 3, 2016

Dear Stakeholders:

The Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) will be conducting public forums for providers, families, individuals and CSB/BHAs on the Developmental Disabilities (DD) Waivers. These sessions will provide a brief overview of the three new DD Waivers: Community Living, Family and Individual Supports and Building Independence Waivers.

The approach for drafting and completing new permanent proposed regulations for these waivers will be reviewed. DMAS is interested in your feedback or concerns about the current emergency regulations for the DD Waivers and what recommendations you might have to improve the permanent proposed regulations.

DMAS leaders will:

·  Provide updates on the approved process and outline for drafting new regulations;

·  Identify areas that will be clarified from the emergency regulations;

·  Review the new amendments to be submitted to CMS; and

·  Consider questions, comments and changes needed for the new regulations based on those expressed during this forum.

Online Public Forum Registration

The public forums will be on-site at the locations identified in the letter, NOT ONLINE. We will be using Adobe Connect for the on-site registration process only. Online registration can be accessed at http://dmasva.dmas.virginia.gov/. On the left hand menu click the Learning Network link then click the Current and Upcoming Training Events link. Open the DD Waivers Public Forums letter, scroll to the third page and select the link given that corresponds with the session youwish to attend. The links will open the Adobe Connect registration pageto thetraining scheduled for that day and time. Each participant’s name and valid email address will be required for registration.Once registration is approved, you will receive a confirmation email with all public forum details. The number of participants allowed in each session is limited. If you do not receive the confirmation email please call 804-225-4578 or 804-371-6327. Faxed registration forms will also be accepted.

People needing reasonable accommodations, should contact the Department of Medical Assistance Services at least two weeks prior to the seminar at . Accommodations will be provided upon request.

We look forward to your participation in our Medicaid public forums. If you have any questions regarding these sessions, please email us at or call (804) 225-4578 or 371-6327.

DD Waivers Public Forum Information Sessions

LYNCHBURG (CVCT) CENTRAL VIRGINIA TRAINING CENTER

FROM Richmond: I-64 West to Charlottesville, take the exit for Rt. 29 South, Lynchburg. Follow directions for Rt. 29 Southbound.

VA BEACH – VIRGINIA BEACH CENTRAL LIBRARY- AUDITORIUM

(The entrance to the auditorium is on the right side of the Library).From I - 264 East- Take Independence Blvd. (towards Pembroke). Turn right onto Virginia Beach Blvd. (U.S. 58). The library will be on the left. There will be a Central Library sign.

HENRICO - (VHDA) VIRGINIA HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY- LIMITED PARKING-PLEASE CAR POOL

FROM I-64: Stay on I-64, Take the Gaskins Rd. North exit, Turn left at second light, onto W. Broad St. (250 West), After about 1 mile, turn right onto Cox Rd. and continue straight to 4224 Cox Rd.

FROM points north: From I-95 S, take the I-295 exit (exit 84B) toward Charlottesville, Take the US-1 S exit on the left toward Richmond, Merge onto I-295 N via the exit on the left, heading toward I-64 W / Charlottesville, Go for about 7 miles, then take exit 51B to Nuckols Rd. South, Merge onto Nuckols Rd., Turn right onto Cox Rd., Follow to 4224 Cox Rd, building is on your right

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY – GOVERNMENT CENTER (A.J. FERLAZZO BUILDING AUDITORIUM)

(The Ferlazzo Building is a two story brick building on the right side of the road. Auditorium is on ground floor.) FROM I-95: Take Exit 152A, Hwy. 234S toward Dumfries. Turn Left at US-1. Turn left onto Cardinal Drive, make a left at Carroll Avenue and continue on to Donald Curtis Drive, building will be on your left.

FROM I-66: Take the Prince William Parkway/Route 234 By-Pass Exit #44 and continue south on the Prince William Parkway/Route 234 By-Pass to the intersection with Dumfries Road/Route 234. Go straight through the intersection to continue south on Dumfries Road/Route 234. Travel approximately 15 miles to Jefferson Davis Highway/Route 1. Turn left on Jefferson Davis Highway/Route 1 and travel north to Cardinal Drive. Turn left on Cardinal Drive. Turn left on Donald Curtis Drive at the first traffic light.

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