Virginia Medicaid

Press Releases

The latest press releases from the Department of Medical Assistance Services.

Virginia Medicaid Announces Intent to Award Managed Care Contracts

Richmond – The Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) posted a Notice of Intent to Award (NOIA) contracts after completing evaluations and negotiations of the proposals received in response to RFP 13330, Cardinal Care Managed Care (CCMC) program. DMAS intends to award statewide contracts for the CCMC program to Anthem HealthKeepers Inc., Aetna Better Health of Virginia, Humana Healthy Horizons of Virginia, Sentara Health Plans, and United Healthcare of the Mid-Atlantic, Inc.

Virginia Medicaid to Provide 12 Months of Protected Coverage for Children

Richmond – The Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) announced that children below the age of 19 enrolled in Virginia’s Medicaid and Family Access to Medical Insurance Security (FAMIS) programs will receive a 12-month period of protected coverage effective January 1, 2024. DMAS currently serves more than 800,000 Virginian children.

Virginia Medicaid Announces Rebidding of Managed Care Contracts

Richmond – The Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) has announced today the rebid of Medicaid managed care contracts. DMAS currently serves 2.1 million Virginians through its Cardinal Care programs.

DMAS Hosts Summit to Educate Stakeholders about Unwinding Process

Richmond – The Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) yesterday gathered over 300 health care advocates, Medicaid providers and others to provide education and answer questions about the return to normal enrollment process for all 2.2 million Medicaid members.

Temporary Benefits for Several Virginia Assistance Programs Will End Soon

Richmond - Several medical, food and financial assistance flexibilities and programs administered by the Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) and the Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) are set to expire due to recent changes in federal legislation.

Se acerca el final de los beneficios temporales para varios programas de asistencia de Virginia

Richmond - Varias flexibilidades y programas de asistencia médica, alimentaria y financiera administrados por el Departamento de Servicios Sociales de Virginia (VDSS) y el Departamento de Servicios de Asistencia Médica de Virginia (DMAS) caducarán debido a cambios recientes en la legislación federal.

Virginia Medicaid to Transform Managed Care

Richmond – Virginia Secretary of Health and Human Resources John Littel today announced that the Commonwealth’s Medicaid agency plans to launch a transformational new procurement next year to drive innovation and strengthen quality and accountability in its managed care program.

Virginia Medicaid Launches New Behavioral Health Dashboard

Richmond – The Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) today announced the launch of a new behavioral health dashboard that tracks how Medicaid members use services for mental illness and developmental disabilities.

Preventive Care Will Soon Be Available for All Adult Medicaid Members

Richmond – The Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) today announced that all adult Medicaid members will have access to preventive services, including screenings, check-ups and counseling to support positive health outcomes under a policy that takes effect September 2022.

Virginia Medicaid Launches Managed Care Performance Dashboard

Richmond – The Virginia Medicaid agency today announced the launch of a new dashboard tracking quality performance measures for its managed care program.

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