Virginia Medicaid

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The latest press releases from the Department of Medical Assistance Services

Virginia Medicaid Report Shows Increase in Opioid Treatment Among Pregnant Women

Richmond – The Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) released a new report today showing a significant increase in treatment rates for pregnant women with opioid use disorder (OUD) following the launch of the agency’s Addiction and Recovery Treatment Services (ARTS) program in 2017.

Virginia Medicaid Announces New Actions in Response to COVID-19

Richmond – The Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) announced today that it has received federal approval for an emergency 1135 waiver giving the Medicaid agency the authority to take additional steps to ensure access to care for its members and to address priority needs identified by health care providers.

Virginia Medicaid Announces Retainer Payments for Qualified Community-based Providers

Richmond – The Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) announced today that it will make retainer payments to qualified Medicaid providers, preserving access to essential community-based services affected by the COVID-19 health emergency.

Virginia Medicaid Agency Announces Supports for Health Care Providers

Richmond – The Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) today announced a series of strategies designed to support home and community-based health care providers as they serve Medicaid members during the COVID-19 health emergency.

400,000 Virginians Enrolled in Health Coverage Through Medicaid Expansion

Richmond – The Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) today announced that more than 400,000 adults are now enrolled and receiving health services because of expanded eligibility rules that took effect in January 2019.

Virginia Medicaid Agency Takes Steps to Protect Member Health Information

Richmond – The Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) discovered in late January that one or more unauthorized individuals accessed medical records of multiple hospitals and viewed some personal health information of 6,120 Medicaid members.

Virginia Medicaid Agency Reports Increased Access to Addiction Treatment

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

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.

Virginia Medicaid Launches Spanish-language CubreVirginia Website

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

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.

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