Press Releases
The latest press releases from the Department of Medical Assistance Services.
DMAS Hosts Summit to Educate Stakeholders about Unwinding Process
Date: 03.09.2023
Richmond – The Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) yesterday gathered over 300 health care advocates, Medicaid providers and others to provide education and answer questions about the return to normal enrollment process for all 2.2 million Medicaid members.
Temporary Benefits for Several Virginia Assistance Programs Will End Soon
Date: 03.06.2023
Richmond - Several medical, food and financial assistance flexibilities and programs administered by the Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) and the Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) are set to expire due to recent changes in federal legislation.
Se acerca el final de los beneficios temporales para varios programas de asistencia de Virginia
Date: 03.06.2023
Richmond - Varias flexibilidades y programas de asistencia médica, alimentaria y financiera administrados por el Departamento de Servicios Sociales de Virginia (VDSS) y el Departamento de Servicios de Asistencia Médica de Virginia (DMAS) caducarán debido a cambios recientes en la legislación federal.
Virginia Medicaid to Transform Managed Care
Date: 10.04.2022
Richmond – Virginia Secretary of Health and Human Resources John Littel today announced that the Commonwealth’s Medicaid agency plans to launch a transformational new procurement next year to drive innovation and strengthen quality and accountability in its managed care program.
Virginia Medicaid Launches New Behavioral Health Dashboard
Date: 07.21.2022
Richmond – The Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) today announced the launch of a new behavioral health dashboard that tracks how Medicaid members use services for mental illness and developmental disabilities.