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The latest press releases from the Department of Medical Assistance Services

Report Highlights Role of Medicaid Expansion in Access to Addiction Treatment

Richmond, Va. – The Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) today released a new report highlighting a significant increase in access to addiction and recovery treatment services as a result of Medicaid expansion.

Virginia Launches Enhanced Behavioral Health Services for Medicaid Members

Richmond – Governor Ralph Northam today announced the launch of new behavioral health services giving Medicaid members greater access to community-based care.

Virginia Medicaid Announces New Coverage for Pregnant Virginians

RICHMOND – The Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) announced a new coverage option for pregnant Virginians. The new option mirrors the FAMIS MOMS benefit plan, providing comprehensive coverage for pregnant individuals who are otherwise eligible but do not meet immigration status rules.

Study Finds More Americans Receiving Addiction Treatment, But Gaps Persist

Richmond – Substantially more people in the U.S. with opioid use disorder are receiving evidence-based treatment for the disease, but there are still considerable gaps in care along racial lines, according to the largest analysis to date of opioid use disorder among Medicaid recipients.

More Than 750,000 Virginia Adults Gain New Medicaid Dental Benefit

RICHMOND — Governor Ralph Northam today announced that more than 750,000 adult Medicaid members will have access to comprehensive dental services under a benefit that begins July 1, 2021. The Governor celebrated the launch of the new adult dental benefit during an event at the Capital Area Health Network’s Vernon J. Harris Medical and Dental Center in Richmond.

New Website Tool Increases Access to Medicaid Program Information

Richmond – The Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) today announced the launch of a new online feature that allows website visitors to search for topics of interest in the Medicaid state plan.

Virginia Medicaid Agency Announces Launch of New Websites

Richmond - The Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) today announced the launch of updated agency and outreach websites to better support Medicaid members, providers and individuals seeking information about Medicaid programs and services.

Increased Access to Health Coverage for Lawful Permanent Residents Begins April 1

Richmond – The Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) today welcomed the end to a state policy that restricted access to health coverage for thousands of lawful permanent residents.

Infographic: Medicaid Expansion in Virginia

Background: On January 1, 2019, Virginia expanded Medicaid eligibility for all individuals up to 138% of the poverty level under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

Virginia Medicaid Agency Announces 500,000 Expansion Enrollment Milestone

Richmond – The Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) today announced that more than 500,000 Virginians are enrolled in health coverage thanks to expanded Medicaid eligibility rules that took effect in January 2019.

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