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HB 838

Virginia House of Delegates bill in Session 2026.

Status: enacted. Latest action: April 13, 2026.

State plan for medical assistance services; adds provision related to doula care.

Bill ID VA-2026-HB-838
Session 2026
Status enacted
Committee Appropriations; Finance and Appropriations
House of Delegates enacted 2026-04-13
Healthcare
Summary

Department of Medical Assistance Services; state plan for medical assistance services; doula care. Adds provisions related to the provision of doula care under the state plan for medical assistance services specifying that such care includes support during labor and delivery and up to two linkage-to-care incentive payments for doulas.

Sponsor
McClure
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-01-13 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-04-13 Status enacted
2026-04-13 Latest Action Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0682)
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