HB337
Community health workers; DMAS to evaluate, etc., to integrate into Medicaid managed care, report.
Status:
In House
Latest Action:
Feb. 2, 2026
House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB337)
Chief Patron:
Bonita Anthony (D)
Session:
2026 Regular Session
Summary
As Introduced. Department of Medical Assistance Services; community health workers in Medicaid managed care; report.
Directs the Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) to evaluate and develop recommendations for a statewide strategy to integrate community health workers into Medicaid managed care and related health and human services programs. The bill instructs DMAS to consult with the Department of Health, the Department of Social Services, the ... (More) Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, the Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services, the Virginia Community Health Worker Association, Medicaid managed care organizations, local departments of social services, community-based providers, and other relevant stakeholders. The bill requires DMAS to submit a report of its findings and recommendations to the Joint Commission on Health Care and the Chairs of the House Committee on Appropriations and the Senate Committee on Finance and Appropriations by December 1, 2026. (Less)-
Bill History
- 01/11/2026 - House: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103325D
- 01/11/2026 - House: Referred to Committee on Rules
- 01/22/2026 - House: Assigned HRUL sub: Studies Subcommittee
- 01/22/2026 - House: Placed on Rules Agenda
- 01/23/2026 - House: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 0-N)
- 02/02/2026 - House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB337)
