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VA · HB851INTRO · 4 COSPONSORS

Tribal Medicaid Advisory Group; established.

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Plain-English Summary

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 Assi…

Source: OpenStates · fetched February 12, 2026

Who it affects
Tribal / Indigenous

Consultation on Medicaid policies and billing manuals affecting tribal health programs.

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Who This AffectsAI analysis
  • Tribal / IndigenousdirectModerate impactHigh certainty

    Consultation on Medicaid policies and billing manuals affecting tribal health programs.

    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.· Department of Medical Assistance Services; consultation with federally recognized tribes.
What the Bill Does
  • Establishes a Tribal Medicaid Advisory Group.
  • Requires consultation with the advisory group on Medicaid plan amendments, waiver requests, and policies affecting tribal health programs.
  • Requires development of a tribal health program billing manual with advisory group input.
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