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Introduced
01/22/2026
01/22/2026
In Committee
02/10/2026
02/10/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Department of Medical Assistance Services; Medicaid benefit for nutrition services programs; sunset. Directs the Department of Medical Assistance Services (the Department) to, conditional on the receipt of all necessary approvals and the securing of federal financial participation, implement a provision for payment of medical assistance for nutrition services programs which may include case management, nutrition counseling and instruction, home-delivered meals and pantry stocking, nutrition prescriptions, and grocery provisions. The bill directs the Department to prioritize the purchase and distribution of locally grown food wherever feasible. The implementation of nutrition services programs pursuant to the bill is conditional on the Department obtaining all necessary approvals and federal financial participation. The bill sunsets on July 1, 2027, if such approval and federal financial participation is not obtained.
AI Summary
This bill directs the Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) to establish a Medicaid benefit for nutrition services programs, which could include services like case management to help people access food, personalized nutrition counseling, home-delivered meals or stocking pantries, special nutrition prescriptions, and grocery provisions, all aimed at improving health outcomes for individuals with nutrition-related chronic diseases. The DMAS is also instructed to prioritize using locally grown food whenever possible. However, the implementation of these programs is contingent upon the DMAS receiving all necessary approvals and securing federal financial participation, which is funding from the federal government that helps states pay for Medicaid services. If these approvals and funding are not obtained, the provisions of this bill will expire on July 1, 2027.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Left in Committee Appropriations (on 02/18/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1434 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1434) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1139817.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1434/text/HB1434 |
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