Press Releases

Governor Northam Announces Additional Actions to Address COVID-19

03.03.2020

RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced further actions to protect public health and support Virginians impacted by the spread of novel coronavirus, or COVID-19.

Virginia Medicaid Agency Reports Increased Access to Addiction Treatment

02.14.2020

Richmond – The Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) today released a new report highlighting significant increases in access to addiction treatment for Medicaid members along with improved health outcomes, including a steady reduction in emergency department visits

Virginia Medicaid Launches New Expansion Access Dashboard

01.14.2020

Richmond – The Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) today announced a new dashboard documenting how newly eligible Virginia adults are using their Medicaid coverage to visit their doctors, fill prescriptions, and treat chronic and life-threatening conditions, including diabetes and cancer.

Governor Northam Announces Budget Proposals to Combat Maternal and Infant Mortality, Reduce Racial Disparity

12.09.2019

RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced his proposed budget will include approximately $22 million to combat maternal and infant mortality and reduce the racial disparity in Virginia’s maternal mortality rate. Proposed funding will dramatically expand Medicaid coverage for new moms, increase home visiting, and explore Medicaid reimbursement for Doula support services.

Virginia Medicaid Launches Spanish-language CubreVirginia Website

11.21.2019

Richmond – The Virginia Medicaid agency today announced the launch of a Spanish-language website, CubreVirginia.org, a one-stop-shop for Spanish-speaking Virginians seeking information about low- and no-cost health coverage.

Virginia Medicaid Agency Awarded Federal Grant to Combat Opioid Crisis

09.27.2019

RICHMOND – The Virginia Medicaid agency has been awarded a $5 million federal planning grant to increase access to evidence-based treatment for opioid addiction and other substance use disorders.

Director Dr. Jennifer Lee to Step Down After Leading DMAS Through Successful Expansion of Medicaid

08.29.2019

RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Dr. Jennifer Lee, the Director of the Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS), will step down effective October 9 after successfully leading the Medicaid agency through the largest expansion of health coverage in Virginia in decades.

Governor Northam Announces More Than 300,000 Virginians Now Enrolled in Expanded Medicaid Program

07.31.2019

ALEXANDRIA—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that more than 300,000 Virginia adults are enrolled in health coverage and receiving medical services since the Commonwealth expanded its Medicaid program. Governor Northam made the announcement at Neighborhood Health, a community health center serving more than 25,000 patients annually at 12 locations in Alexandria, Arlington, and Fairfax County.

Virginia Medicaid Announces Strategies to End Maternal and Infant Mortality Among Members

07.01.2019

Richmond – The Virginia Medicaid agency announced a series of strategies Monday to end maternal and infant mortality among its members by 2025.

Virginia Medicaid Agency Increases Access to Opioid Addiction Treatment

03.15.2019

RICHMOND – The Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) today announced a significant policy change that will increase access to lifesaving treatment for Medicaid members with opioid addiction.