Bill > HB525

This bill directs the Department of Medical Assistance Services, which administers health coverage programs for low-income individuals and families, to seek approval from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, a federal agency overseeing Medicare and Medicaid, to amend the state plan for the Family Access to Medical Insurance Security Plan, a program providing health insurance to children and families. The goal is to authorize and fund a pilot program that promotes early literacy and parental bonding during regular check-ups for children in underserved areas, by partnering with an organization called Reach Out and Read, provided the Department receives all necessary approvals and federal funding.

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB525