Va. Code § 32.1-343
As used in this chapter unless the context requires a different meaning:
"Board" means the Board of Medical Assistance Services.
"Director" means the Director of the Department of Medical Assistance Services.
"Indigent person" means a person who is a bona fide resident of the county or city, whether gainfully employed or not and who, either by himself or by those upon whom he is dependent, is unable to pay for required hospitalization or treatment. Residence shall not be established for the purpose of obtaining the benefits of this chapter. Migrant workers and aliens living in the United States illegally shall not be considered bona fide residents of the county or city for purposes of the State/Local Hospitalization Program.
Va. Code § 32.1-343