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DEPARTMENT FOR AGING AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES AUXILIARY GRANT PROGRAM ADMINISTRATIVE ISSUES 11/18 CHAPTER L PAGE 3

available except for purposes directly connected with the administration of such programs.

Purposes directly related to the administration of a public assistance program include but are not limited to: • establishing eligibility • determining the amount of public assistance • providing services for public assistance individuals; and • conducting or assisting in an investigation or prosecution of a civil or criminal proceeding related to the administration of the public assistance program. If a request for a record or information concerning individuals applying for or receiving public assistance is made to the Virginia Department of Social Services or a local department for a purpose not directly connected to the administration of such programs, the Commissioner or local director shall not provide the record or any information unless permitted by state or federal law or regulation.

As part of the application process for public assistance, the individual or legally responsible person must be informed of the need to consent to third-party release of client information necessary for verifying his eligibility information or information provided.

2.2. Consent Process

Whenever an organization that is not performing one or more of the functions listed above or does not have a legitimate interest pursuant to 22 VAC40-910-100 requests information, the person or organization must obtain written permission for the individual or the legally responsible person for the release of the information. An authorization for release of information form obtained by the department, agency or provider also satisfies his requirement. The consent for release of information must contain the following: • the name of the entity supplying the information and the name of the requesting party • the consent must be signed and dated by the individual or legally responsible person. The individual or legally responsible person may add other information, which may