VA HB 851
Status unknownTribal Medicaid Advisory Group; established.
Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · lower
Quick answers
Did VA HB 851 pass?
The current status of VA HB 851 is not known from the official record. Latest recorded action (2026-02-12): Stricken from docket by Health and Human Services (21-Y 0-N)
What is VA HB 851 about?
Department of Medical Assistance Services; consultation with federally recognized tribes. Establishes a Tribal Medicaid Advisory Group to work collaboratively on (i) plan amendments, waiver requests, and policies affecting tribal health programs at least 60 days prior to submitting them for public notice and comment and (ii) a tribal health program billing manual. The advisory group is required to meet in person on at least a quarterly basis. The bill also requires the Department of Medical Assistance Services to (a) recognize the eligibility of any tribal health program to participate as a provider in the state plan, (b) consult with any tribal health program participating in the state plan at least 60 days prior to taking any adverse action, including suspension of payments or investigation regarding the participation of any tribal health program in the state plan, and (c) engage in ongoing consultation with federally recognized tribes and tribal health programs to address the needs of the state and tribal governments. This bill is a recommendation of the Commission on Updating Virginia Law to Reflect Federal Recognition of Virginia Tribes.
Who sponsors VA HB 851?
Paul E. Krizek is the primary sponsor of VA HB 851, joined by 3 cosponsors.
Description
Department of Medical Assistance Services; consultation with federally recognized tribes. Establishes a Tribal Medicaid Advisory Group to work collaboratively on (i) plan amendments, waiver requests, and policies affecting tribal health programs at least 60 days prior to submitting them for public notice and comment and (ii) a tribal health program billing manual. The advisory group is required to meet in person on at least a quarterly basis. The bill also requires the Department of Medical Assistance Services to (a) recognize the eligibility of any tribal health program to participate as a provider in the state plan, (b) consult with any tribal health program participating in the state plan at least 60 days prior to taking any adverse action, including suspension of payments or investigation regarding the participation of any tribal health program in the state plan, and (c) engage in ongoing consultation with federally recognized tribes and tribal health programs to address the needs of the state and tribal governments. This bill is a recommendation of the Commission on Updating Virginia Law to Reflect Federal Recognition of Virginia Tribes.
- Introduced
- 2026-01-13
- Latest action
- 2026-02-12 — Stricken from docket by Health and Human Services (21-Y 0-N)
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
- —
Sponsors
- Paul E. Krizekprimary
- Shelly A. Simondscosponsor
- Marcia S. "Cia" Pricecosponsor
- M. Keith Hodgescosponsor
Committees
Not provided by source.
Action timeline
2026-01-13
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26100377D
filing,introduction
2026-01-13
Referred to Committee on Health and Human Services
referral-committee
2026-01-23
Assigned sub: Social Services
referral-committee
2026-01-27
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB851)
2026-02-12
Stricken from docket by Health and Human Services (21-Y 0-N)
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Votes
Stricken from docket by Health and Human Services
2026-02-12 · pass · 21-0
Member-level votes (22)
- Rodney T. Willett: yes
- Kathy K.L. Tran: yes
- Patrick A. Hope: yes
- Marcia S. "Cia" Price: yes
- C.E. Cliff Hayes, Jr.: yes
- Sam Rasoul: yes
- Charniele L. Herring: yes
- Irene Shin: yes
- Joshua G. Cole: yes
- Rozia A. Henson, Jr.: yes
- Debra D. Gardner: yes
- Laura Jane Cohen: yes
- Mark C. Downey: yes
- Nicole Cole: yes
- Garrett McGuire: yes
- M. Keith Hodges: yes
- Wendell S. Walker: yes
- Mike A. Cherry: yes
- Phillip A. Scott: yes
- H. Otto Wachsmann, Jr.: yes
- Mitchell Cornett: yes
- Wren M. Williams: not voting
Related bills
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