Virginia Code Title 38.2. Insurance § 38.2-6601. Commission powers and duties; rules; report

1. Enter into contracts as necessary or proper to carry out the provisions and purposes of this chapter, including contracts for the administration of the Program, as well as other approved initiatives under the State Innovation Waiver, and with appropriate administrative staff, consultants, and legal counsel;

2. Take action as necessary to avoid the payment of improper claims under the Program;

3. Establish administrative and accounting procedures for the operation of the Program and other approved initiatives under the State Innovation Waiver;

4. Establish procedures and standards for eligible carriers to submit claims under the Program;

5. Establish or adjust the payment parameters in accordance with subdivision B 2 of § 38.2-6602 for each benefit year;

6. Apply for a State Innovation Waiver, federal funds, or both, in accordance with § 38.2-6606, for the implementation and operation of the Program, as well as other initiatives designated by the established work group convened by the Secretary of Health and Human Resources;

7. Apply for, accept, administer, and expend gifts, grants, and donations and any federal funds that become available for the operation of the Program, as well as other initiatives designated by the established work group convened by the Secretary of Health and Human Resources; and

8. Adopt rules as necessary to implement, administer, and enforce this chapter, including rules necessary to align state law with any federal program.