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VA HB267
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/9/2026
Primary Sponsor
Anne Ferrell Tata
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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
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