VA HB 337
Status unknownCommunity health workers; DMAS to evaluate, etc., to integrate into Medicaid managed care, report.
Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · lower
Quick answers
Did VA HB 337 pass?
The current status of VA HB 337 is not known from the official record. Latest recorded action (2026-02-18): Left in Committee Rules
What is VA HB 337 about?
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 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.
Who sponsors VA HB 337?
Bonita G. Anthony is the primary sponsor of VA HB 337.
Description
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 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.
- Introduced
- 2026-01-11
- Latest action
- 2026-02-18 — Left in Committee Rules
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
- —
Sponsors
- Bonita G. Anthonyprimary
Committees
Not provided by source.
Action timeline
2026-01-11
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103325D
filing,introduction
2026-01-11
Referred to Committee on Rules
referral-committee
2026-01-22
Assigned HRUL sub: Studies Subcommittee
referral-committee
2026-01-23
Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 0-N)
2026-02-02
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB337)
2026-02-18
Left in Committee Rules
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Documents
Votes
Subcommittee recommends laying on the table
2026-01-23 · pass · 5-0
Member-level votes (5)
- Dan I. Helmer: yes
- Richard C. "Rip" Sullivan, Jr.: yes
- C.E. Cliff Hayes, Jr.: yes
- Kathy K.L. Tran: yes
- Terry G. Kilgore: yes
Related bills
No related bills recorded for this bill.
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