Virginia § 32.1-353.3 - Authorization to expend civil money penalty funds
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 32.1-353.3 — Authorization to expend civil money penalty funds, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 32.1-353.3. Authorization to expend civil money penalty funds
A. The Department of Medical Assistance Services, as administrator of the state Medicaid program, maintains a fund comprised of civil money penalties received from nursing facilities as a result of enforcement of federal survey requirements. Pursuant to federal regulations, such funds shall be used for the protection of the health or property of certified nursing facility residents.
B. In addition to the remedies specified in subsection A, the Director shall establish a Nursing Facility Quality Improvement Program in compliance with all applicable federal and state regulations designed to improve the health, safety, and welfare of residents in nursing facilities. The Director shall develop the Nursing Facility Quality Improvement Program in cooperation with affected state agencies, representatives of the nursing facility provider community, and advocacy groups.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 32.1-353.3 ("Authorization to expend civil money penalty funds") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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