Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 87: State plan for med. assistance; patient-initiated consultation, provider-to-provider consultation.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 87 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 1, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: State plan for med. assistance; patient-initiated consultation, provider-to-provider consultation. Primary sponsor: Amy Laufer (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 3, 2026): Incorporated by Health and Human Services (HB1284-Downey) (Voice Vote).
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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; state plan for medical assistance; patient-initiated consultation; provider-to-provider consultation. Directs the Department of Medical Assistance Services to modify state plan provisions covering provider-to-provider consultations to also include patient-generated consultations. The bill specifies that consultations provided through telemedicine services, including audio-only telemedicine services where applicable, shall be included in such provision. This bill was incorporated into HB 1284.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amy Laufer | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 55 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Incorporated by Health and Human Services (HB1284-Downey) (Voice Vote)
- Subcommittee recommends incorporating (8-Y 0-N)
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB87)
- Assigned sub: Social Services
- Referred to Committee on Health and Human Services
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102361D