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VA SB73
VA SB73Medicaid billing navigation for certain school services; DMAS to train local school division staff.
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Introduced
12/17/2025
12/17/2025
In Committee
02/26/2026
02/26/2026
Crossed Over
03/05/2026
03/05/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Department of Medical Assistance Services; Medicaid billing navigation. Directs the Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services to provide training to local school division staff regarding assisting schools in effectively navigating the laws, policies, rules, regulations, and guidelines governing Medicaid billing for reimbursable services rendered at school sites, including the federal Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, and to ensure that all school divisions are able to fully leverage Medicaid funding opportunities to enhance student health services in the Commonwealth.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) to provide training to local school division staff on how to navigate the complex laws, policies, and guidelines for billing Medicaid for health services provided to students at school. This training will help schools understand and utilize Medicaid funding opportunities to improve student health services, including guidance on current billing processes, identifying new reimbursable services, ensuring compliance with federal and state rules, and developing best practices. The DMAS will offer this training virtually at least twice a year and will coordinate with the Department of Education to notify school divisions about these opportunities.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Education, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (5)
Kannan Srinivasan (D)*,
Kelly Convirs-Fowler (D),
Barbara Favola (D),
Saddam Salim (D),
Irene Shin (D),
Last Action
House amendment agreed to by Senate (39-Y 0-N 0-A) (on 03/05/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB73 |
| House Amendment | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB73/text/SB73EDOC |
| Health and Human Services Amendment | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB73/text/SB73AHC1 |
| Social Services Subcommittee Amendment | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB73/text/SB73AHC2 |
| Health and Human Services Amendment | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB73/text/SB73AH1 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB73) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1169246.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB73/text/SB73S1 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB73) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1139673.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB73/text/SB73 |
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