Bill > SB736

This bill modifies existing Virginia law to remove the requirement for the Director of Medical Assistance Services to report on the estimated costs of the State/Local Hospitalization Program, which is a program that helps cover medical costs for certain individuals, unless funds are specifically appropriated for that program in a given fiscal year. The bill also removes references to the State/Local Hospitalization Program in other sections of the code, including those related to liens for medical services paid for by the Commonwealth and the requirement for healthcare providers to provide itemized statements to patients. Essentially, this legislation streamlines reporting and administrative requirements related to the State/Local Hospitalization Program by making its reporting contingent on actual funding.

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB736