                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

EXEMPTIONS FROM ARTICLE (§ 32.1-162.8)

The provisions of this article shall not be applicable to:

1. A natural person who provides services to a patient or individual on an
individual basis if such person is (i) acting alone under a medical plan of care
and is licensed to provide such services pursuant to Title 54.1 or (ii) retained
by the individual or by another individual acting on the individual&#8217;s
behalf.

2. Any organization providing only housekeeping, chore or beautician services.

3. Any home care organization located in the Commonwealth that after initial
licensure is:
			a. Certified by the Department of Health under provisions of Title XVIII or
Title XIX of the Social Security Act;
			b. Accredited by any organization recognized by the Centers for Medicare and
Medicaid Services for the purposes of Medicare certification; or
			c. Licensed for hospice services under Article 7 (&#xA7; 32.1-162.1 et seq.)
of this chapter.

HISTORY: 1986, c. 633; 1991, c. 695; 1995, c. 455; 2001, c. 515; 2010, c. 790.