summary
Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Department of Medical Assistance Services; consultation with federally recognized tribes. Establishes a Tribal Medicaid Advisory Group to work collaboratively on (i) plan amendments, waiver requests, and policies affecting tribal health programs at least 60 days prior to submitting them for public notice and comment and (ii) a tribal health program billing manual. The advisory group is required to meet in person on at least a quarterly basis. The bill also requires the Department of Medical Assistance Services to (a) recognize the eligibility of any tribal health program to participate as a provider in the state plan, (b) consult with any tribal health program participating in the state plan at least 60 days prior to taking any adverse action, including suspension of payments or investigation regarding the participation of any tribal health program in the state plan, and (c) engage in ongoing consultation with federally recognized tribes and tribal health programs to address the needs of the state and tribal governments. This bill is a recommendation of the Commission on Updating Virginia Law to Reflect Federal Recognition of Virginia Tribes.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a Tribal Medicaid Advisory Group, composed of representatives from the Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS), the Indian Health Service, and each federally recognized tribe with a tribal health program, to collaborate on plan amendments, waiver requests, and policies affecting tribal health programs at least 60 days before public comment, and on a tribal health program billing manual, with the group meeting quarterly in person. Additionally, DMAS is required to recognize the eligibility of any tribal health program to be a provider in the state plan, consult with these programs at least 60 days before taking any adverse action like suspending payments or initiating investigations, and maintain ongoing consultation with federally recognized tribes and tribal health programs to address the needs of both state and tribal governments. These changes are recommended by the Commission on Updating Virginia Law to Reflect Federal Recognition of Virginia Tribes, and the bill defines "federally recognized tribe," "tribal health program," and "tribal organization" for clarity.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Stricken at request of Patron in Education and Health (14-Y 0-N) (on 02/05/2026)
Official Document
bill text
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB483 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB483) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1098499.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB483/text/SB483 |
Loading...