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VA SB244

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Chris Head

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) to include provisions in all managed care organization contracts mandating notification to providers when enrollees switch health plans

  • Managed care organizations must notify all known providers when a new enrollee was previously enrolled in a fee-for-service plan or another managed care plan under Virginia's Medicaid program

  • Adds new section 32.1-330.6 to the Code of Virginia governing managed care organization contract requirements

  • Introduced by Senator Head on January 14, 2026, and referred to the Senate Committee on Education and Health

Legislative Description

Managed care organization contracts; notice to providers.

Last Action

Stricken at request of Patron in Education and Health (15-Y 0-N)

2/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Education: Health1/27/2026
Education and Health1/12/2026

Full Bill Text

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