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The latest press releases from the Department of Medical Assistance Services

More Than 750,000 Virginia Adults Gain New Medicaid Dental Benefit

RICHMOND — Governor Ralph Northam today announced that more than 750,000 adult Medicaid members will have access to comprehensive dental services under a benefit that begins July 1, 2021. The Governor celebrated the launch of the new adult dental benefit during an event at the Capital Area Health Network’s Vernon J. Harris Medical and Dental Center in Richmond.

New Website Tool Increases Access to Medicaid Program Information

Richmond – The Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) today announced the launch of a new online feature that allows website visitors to search for topics of interest in the Medicaid state plan.

Virginia Medicaid Agency Announces Launch of New Websites

Richmond - The Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) today announced the launch of updated agency and outreach websites to better support Medicaid members, providers and individuals seeking information about Medicaid programs and services.

Increased Access to Health Coverage for Lawful Permanent Residents Begins April 1

Richmond – The Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) today welcomed the end to a state policy that restricted access to health coverage for thousands of lawful permanent residents.

Infographic: Medicaid Expansion in Virginia

Background: On January 1, 2019, Virginia expanded Medicaid eligibility for all individuals up to 138% of the poverty level under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

Virginia Medicaid Agency Announces 500,000 Expansion Enrollment Milestone

Richmond – The Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) today announced that more than 500,000 Virginians are enrolled in health coverage thanks to expanded Medicaid eligibility rules that took effect in January 2019.

Governor Northam Announces $25 Million in CARES Act Funding for Medicaid Day Support Providers

RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Virginia will allocate $25 million from the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act to fund monthly retainer payments for day support programs that provide services for Virginians with developmental disabilities.

Governor Northam Authorizes Hazard Pay for Home Health Workers

RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced $73 million in federal Coronavirus Aid, Recovery, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding to provide hazard pay to home health personal care attendants who served high-risk populations during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Virginia Medicaid Agency Releases Report on Access to Primary Care

Richmond – The Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) today released a report demonstrating that the state has an adequate network of primary care providers to ensure access to care in the Commonwealth, with a significant majority of providers currently treating Medicaid members and accepting new patients with Medicaid coverage.

Virginia Medicaid Approved for Housing and Employment Supports

Richmond – The Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) today announced that the agency has received federal approval to offer housing and employment support services for Medicaid members who have significant behavioral and physical health needs.

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