Virginia Medicaid

Press Releases

The latest press releases from the Department of Medical Assistance Services

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.

Virginia Offers New Behavioral Health Services for Adults and Youth

Richmond – Virginia Medicaid members have access, starting December 1, 2021, to six new behavioral health services that strengthen crisis response, address a national emergency in children’s mental health care and provide new supports for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Virginia Medicaid Announces 12-Month Postpartum Coverage

Richmond – The Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) today announced the Commonwealth has received federal approval to guarantee that Medicaid members can maintain their health coverage for 12 months following pregnancy. Currently, some Medicaid members lose access to care 60 days after the end of a pregnancy. The expanded coverage will enable new parents to receive critical postpartum care, an important step in improving health outcomes for both parents and babies.

Virginia Medicaid Launches New Appeals Portal

Richmond – The Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) today announced the launch of a new portal that allows Medicaid members, applicants and health care providers to file appeals online through a secure web-based platform.

12-Month Supply of Contraceptives Now Available to Virginia Medicaid Members

Richmond – The Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) today announced a new policy that allows Medicaid members to receive a 12-month supply of contraceptives, an increase from the one-month supply permitted under previous rules.

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