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VA HB267

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/9/2026

Primary Sponsor

Anne Ferrell Tata

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Directs the Department of Medical Assistance Services to seek federal approvals to adjust the Medicaid Works earned income disregard based on the Social Security Administration's annual cost-of-living adjustment
  • Medicaid Works provides Medicaid coverage to workers with disabilities, and the earned income disregard determines how much income is excluded when calculating eligibility
  • Authorizes the Department to submit state plan amendments, apply for waivers, and adopt regulations as needed to implement the changes
  • Changes become effective upon federal approval from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services or the approved state plan effective date, whichever is later
  • Exempts initial regulatory adoption from the Administrative Process Act to expedite implementation

Legislative Description

Workers with disabilities; earned income disregard, cost-of-living adjustment.

Last Action

Left in Committee Appropriations

2/18/2026

Committee Referrals

Appropriations2/18/2026
Appropriations: Health & Human Resources2/5/2026
Appropriations2/5/2026
Health and Human Services: Social Services1/16/2026
Health and Human Services1/9/2026

Full Bill Text

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