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Bill > SB1327
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Introduced
01/10/2023
01/10/2023
In Committee
02/10/2023
02/10/2023
Crossed Over
02/06/2023
02/06/2023
Passed
Dead
04/12/2023
04/12/2023
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Comprehensive children's health care coverage program. Directs the Department of Medical Assistance Services to establish a program to provide state-funded comprehensive health care coverage on and after July 1, 2024, for individuals in the Commonwealth who (i) are under 19 years of age, (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 or XXI of the 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 and individuals with disabilities 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 remains confidential and is not disclosed for any purpose not related to the administration of the program. Comprehensive children's health care coverage program. Directs the Department of Medical Assistance Services to establish a program to provide state-funded comprehensive health care coverage on and after July 1, 2024, for individuals in the Commonwealth who (i) are under 19 years of age, (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 or XXI of the 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 and individuals with disabilities 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 remains confidential and is not disclosed for any purpose not related to the administration of the program.
AI Summary
This bill directs the Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) to establish a program that provides state-funded comprehensive health care coverage, starting on July 1, 2024, for individuals in the Commonwealth who are under 19 years of age, are not covered by a group health plan or health insurance, and would be eligible for Medicaid or the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) but for their immigration status. The bill requires DMAS to set up a centralized processing site for administering the program, including accepting applications, determining eligibility, and providing language access services free of charge to those with limited English proficiency or disabilities. Additionally, the bill mandates that information obtained through the program remain confidential and only be used for the administration of the program.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Business and Industry, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Left in Health, Welfare and Institutions (on 02/22/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?231+sum+SB1327 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: Printed as engrossed 23102538D-E | https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?231+oth+SB1327FE122+PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?231+ful+SB1327E+hil |
| Amendment(s) for SB1327 for S-Finance and Appropriations | https://committees.lis.virginia.gov/pdfs/drafts/23106300A.pdf |
| Senate amendments | https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?231+amd+SB1327AS |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; off | https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?231+oth+SB1327F122+PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?231+ful+SB1327+hil |
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