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State Policy·VA·August 26, 2026
Virginia Governor Orders Agencies to Prepare for Federal Medicaid and SNAP Changes
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger issued Executive Order 20 directing state agencies to prevent eligible residents from losing Medicaid and SNAP coverage as federal changes from H.R.1 take effect next year. The reconciliation bill passed by Congress last summer triggers implementation requirements for Virginia. The executive order aims to boost the state's readiness for the federal law's provisions affecting eligibility, enrollment, and benefits administration.
Why it matters
Virginia Medicaid agencies and contracted health plans must align operational systems, eligibility processes, and outreach strategies with new federal requirements ahead of the 2027 effective date.
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