Bill > HB797

This bill amends Virginia's state plan for medical assistance, which is a program funded by the federal government (Medicaid) to provide healthcare to low-income individuals and families. The key change is the addition of a provision to cover individuals under 65 who are not otherwise eligible for medical assistance and whose household income is no more than 133% of the federal poverty level, a measure used to determine poverty. This expansion aims to broaden eligibility for medical assistance, particularly for those with incomes slightly above traditional Medicaid thresholds. The bill also includes a clause stating that these expanded provisions will expire if the federal medical assistance percentage, which determines the federal government's share of program costs, drops below a specific level.