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VA HB280

VA HB280
Comprehensive children's health care coverage program; DMAS Services to establish.

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Introduced
01/09/2026
In Committee
01/09/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Regular Session

Bill Summary

Comprehensive children's 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 are (i) under 19 years of age and (ii) not covered under a group health plan or health insurance coverage, or otherwise 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 translation, 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 or any purpose related to civil immigration enforcement unless the subject of the information consents to such disclosure or the requesting agency presents a valid judicial order, subpoena, or warrant. The bill requires the Department to seek all federal waivers and other approvals necessary to maximize federal financial participation in the cost of carrying out the program established by the bill.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a state-funded program through the Department of Medical Assistance Services (the Department) to provide comprehensive health care coverage for children under 19 years old in the Commonwealth who are not already covered by a group health plan, private insurance, or eligible for existing state medical assistance services, which are programs funded by federal law (Title XIX or XXI of the Social Security Act). The program will mirror the coverage and limitations of existing state medical assistance for children, and the Department will set up a central site for administration, including outreach, eligibility, and enrollment, potentially using third-party administrators, and will also accept applications through local social services agencies and providers. Crucially, the Department must ensure all program information is accessible to individuals with limited English proficiency and disabilities through free language services, and that information collected by the program remains confidential, not being shared for any purpose other than program administration or civil immigration enforcement unless the individual consents or a valid court order is presented. The Department is also directed to pursue federal approvals to maximize federal funding for this program.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (21)

Last Action

Left in Committee Health and Human Services (on 02/18/2026)

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