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Introduced
01/12/2022
01/12/2022
In Committee
01/12/2022
01/12/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/12/2022
03/12/2022
Introduced Session
2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Comprehensive health care coverage program. Directs the Department of Medical Assistance Services (the Department) to establish a program to provide state-funded comprehensive health care coverage for individuals in the Commonwealth who (i) are younger than 19 years of age, aged 65 years or older, or pregnant; (ii) are not covered under a group health plan or health insurance coverage; and (iii) but for their immigration status, would be eligible for medical assistance services through the Commonwealth's program of medical assistance services established pursuant to Title XIX and Title XXI of the federal Social Security Act. The bill also requires the Department to ensure that all program information is made available in a manner that is accessible to individuals with limited English proficiency through the provision of language access services, including oral interpretation and written translations, free of charge, and to ensure that information obtained by the program established by this section remains confidential and is not disclosed for any purpose not related to the administration of the program.
AI Summary
This bill directs the Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) to establish a state-funded comprehensive health care coverage program for individuals in the Commonwealth who are under 19 years of age, 65 or older, or pregnant, and who are not covered by private health insurance, but would otherwise be eligible for Medicaid if not for their immigration status. The program will provide the same level of coverage as the state's Medicaid program, and DMAS will set up a centralized processing site to administer the program, including eligibility determinations, enrollment, and data collection. The bill also requires DMAS to ensure that all program information is accessible to individuals with limited English proficiency and that information obtained through the program remains confidential.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Stricken from docket by Health, Welfare and Institutions (22-Y 0-N) (on 02/10/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?221+sum+HB878 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?221+ful+HB878+hil |
| Bill | https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?221+ful+HB878+hil+pdf |
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