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VA HB1284

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Mark Downey

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Virginia Code § 32.1-325 to expand Medicaid coverage for provider-to-provider consultations delivered through telemedicine services

  • Requires the state plan for medical assistance to include payment for consultations between healthcare providers conducted via telemedicine as defined in § 38.2-3418.16

  • Maintains existing requirement that provider-to-provider consultation coverage be no more restrictive than and at least equal in amount, duration, and scope to fee-for-service program coverage

  • Applies to the Department of Medical Assistance Services' administration of Virginia's Medicaid program

Legislative Description

State plan for medical assistance; provider-to-provider consultation.

Last Action

Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A)

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance and Appropriations2/26/2026
Education: Health2/24/2026
Education and Health2/16/2026
Appropriations: Health & Human Resources2/3/2026
Appropriations2/3/2026
Health and Human Services: Social Services1/23/2026
Health and Human Services1/14/2026

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