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1995 SESSION
LD4697400Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
1. That § 32.1-162.8 of the Code of Virginia is amended and reenacted as follows:
§ 32.1-162.8. Exemptions from article.
The provisions of this article shall not be applicable to:
1. A natural person, acting alone, who provides services to a patient or individual on an individual basis if such person is (i) licensed to provide such services pursuant to Title 54.1 or (ii) retained by the individual or by a person acting on the individual's behalf.
2. Any organization providing only housekeeping, chore or beautician services.
3. Any home care organization located in the Commonwealth which is:
a. Certified by the Department of Health under provisions of Title XVIII or Title XIX of the Social Security Act;
b. Approved for payments for home health or personal care by the Department of Medical Assistance Services;
c. Accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation for Health Organizations, the National League of Nursing or the National Home Caring Council; or
d. Licensed for hospice services under Article 7 (§ 32.1-162.1 et seq.) of this chapter.