{"data":{"id":"us-va/12vac30-130-90","jurisdiction":"us-va","citation":"12VAC30-130-90","heading":"Authorization for services","body":"Long-stay acute care hospital stays shall be preauthorized by the submission of a completed comprehensive assessment instrument, a physician certification of the need for long-stay acute care hospital placement, and any additional information that justifies the need for intensive services. Prior authorization shall be required by submission of the information described above. Physician certification must accompany the request. Periods of care not authorized by the Department of Medical Assistance Services shall not be approved for payment.","path":["Title 12. Health","Agency 30. Department of Medical Assistance Services","Chapter 130. Amount, Duration and Scope of Selected Services","Part II. Long-Stay Acute Care Hospitals"],"source_url":"https://law.lis.virginia.gov/admincode/title12/agency30/chapter130/section90/","current_through":"2026 Regular Session (effective July 1, 2026)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T04:51:11Z","sha256":"cfe053b0d4aaac45b1bd4c2553768acad6f9a43b59ee7af77a8f9742bb4fe8c4","source_id":"us-va-vac","stale":false,"prev":"us-va/12vac30-130-80","next":"us-va/12vac30-130-100"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}