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Introduced
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
In Committee
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Department of Medical Assistance Services; managed care organization contracts; notice to providers. Requires the Department of Medical Assistance Services to include in all of its managed care organization contracts provisions requiring that the managed care organization notify all known providers of any new enrollee who was previously enrolled in a fee-for-service plan or another managed care plan under the state plan for medical assistance services that such enrollee has changed health plans.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Department of Medical Assistance Services, which administers Virginia's Medicaid program, to ensure that all contracts with managed care organizations (MCOs) include a provision mandating that these MCOs notify any healthcare providers they know are treating a patient that the patient has switched health plans, specifically when that patient was previously covered by a fee-for-service plan or another MCO under the state's medical assistance services plan.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Stricken at request of Patron in Education and Health (15-Y 0-N) (on 02/05/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB244 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB244) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1097573.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB244/text/SB244 |
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