Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1240: Medicaid; eligibility determination appeal time limit, mailed communications time period.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1240 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Medicaid; eligibility determination appeal time limit, mailed communications time period. Primary sponsor: Rod Willett (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 18, 2026): Left in Committee Appropriations.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Department of Medical Assistance Services; Department of Social Services; Medicaid eligibility determination appeal time limit; mailed communications time period. Directs (i) the Department of Medical Assistance Services to amend its regulations to extend the time limit for appeals of eligibility determinations and (ii) the Department of Medical Assistance Services and the Department of Social Services to amend their regulations to create a mailing time period for communications related to Medicaid, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF).
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rod Willett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 58 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Left in Committee Appropriations
- Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (6-Y 1-N)
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1240)
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1240)
- Committee substitute printed 26106657D-H1
- Assigned HAPP sub: Health & Human Resources
- Reported from Health and Human Services with substitute and referred to Appropriations (20-Y 2-N)
- Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (7-Y 0-N)
- House subcommittee offered
- Assigned sub: Social Services
- Referred to Committee on Health and Human Services
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103838D