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VA HB425

VA HB425
Pregnant and postpartum patients; reimbursement for remote monitoring services through pregnancy.


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Introduced
01/12/2026
In Committee
03/06/2026
Crossed Over
02/16/2026
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Regular Session

Bill Summary

Department of Medical Assistance Services; remote monitoring services through pregnancy and postpartum for high-risk pregnant patients and patients with advanced maternal age; reimbursement. Expands provision for payment of medical assistance for remote patient monitoring services provided via telemedicine to include high-risk pregnant persons through 12 months postpartum and pregnant persons 35 years of age or older at their estimated delivery date through 12 months postpartum. Under current law, only high-risk pregnant persons are covered.

AI Summary

This bill expands the provision for payment of medical assistance services for remote patient monitoring, which uses digital technologies to collect health data from patients and transmit it to healthcare providers for analysis and management, to include all pregnant and postpartum individuals. Previously, these services, provided via telemedicine, were only covered for high-risk pregnancies. The bill specifically extends coverage to pregnant individuals aged 35 and older at their estimated delivery date through 12 months postpartum, in addition to high-risk pregnant persons through 12 months postpartum.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (8)

Last Action

Reported from Finance and Appropriations with substitute (14-Y 0-N) (on 03/06/2026)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB425
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB425) https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1149150.PDF
BillText https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB425/text/HB425H1
BillText https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB425/text/HB425HC1
BillText https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB425/text/HB425HC2
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB425) https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1096363.PDF
BillText https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB425/text/HB425
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