With the threat of federal budget cuts looming, Virginia lawmakers are laying the groundwork to respond to potential changes that could impact healthcare coverage for roughly 630,000 residents. As the General Assembly prepares for budget negotiations with Gov. Glenn Youngkin, proposed amendments include contingency plans to address possible federal reductions to Medicaid funding. Sen. Creigh […]
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State social services workers signed up homeless residents for Medicaid at a resource fair in Richmond in 2018. Enrollment in the program has more than doubled since Medicaid expansion, leading to rising demand for mental health services. (Photo by Ned Oliver/Virginia Mercury)
With the threat of federal budget cuts looming, Virginia lawmakers are laying the groundwork to respond to potential changes that could impact healthcare coverage for roughly 630,000 residents.
As the General Assembly prepares for budget negotiations with Gov. Glenn Youngkin, proposed amendments include contingency plans to address possible federal reductions to Medicaid funding. Sen. Creigh Deeds, D-Charlottesville, emphasized the need for readiness.
