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The individual no longer meets a minimum of residential level of care, or The individual no longer meets AGSH eligibility as determined by AGSH re-evaluation, or The individual refuses or is unable to participate in the annual reassessment or AGSH re-evaluation. Individuals who no longer meet AGSH criteria will be discharged from the program. The EW will receive a provider communication document from the AGSH provider regarding any residence changes. If the EW receives third party information, then the EW shall obtain additional information from the AGSH provider, the CSB or BHA. In cases where the individual is seeking admission to an ALF or AFC home, the EW must suspend payment until it can be verified that the individual has entered a new setting. In these situations, follow procedures in Chapter C Section 7, Residence in an ALF or AFC home. For AGSH recipients returning to an ALF: If the UAI is less than 12 months old, the assessor may submit an ECD to the EW to indicate continued level of care. If the UAI is more than 12 months old, then a DMAS 96 will be submitted. SH AG rate and approved provider listing DARS publishes the maximum rate an ALF, AFC home, SH provider can charge an AG recipient via broadcast on FUSION. Two rates are set; one for Planning District 8 (Northern Virginia specified localities) and another for all other areas of Virginia. Planning District 8 consists of the counties of Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William and the cities of Alexandria, Fairfax, Falls Church, Manassas and Manassas Park. Changes to the AG rate usually occur in January to coincide with the SSA’s Cost of Living Adjustment. However, the General Assembly occasionally may approve a rate