Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 244: Managed care organization contracts; notice to providers.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 244 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Managed care organization contracts; notice to providers. Primary sponsor: Chris Head (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 5, 2026): Stricken at request of Patron in Education and Health (15-Y 0-N).
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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; managed care organization contracts; notice to providers. Requires the Department of Medical Assistance Services to include in all of its managed care organization contracts provisions requiring that the managed care organization notify all known providers of any new enrollee who was previously enrolled in a fee-for-service plan or another managed care plan under the state plan for medical assistance services that such enrollee has changed health plans.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Head | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 3 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Stricken at request of Patron in Education and Health (15-Y 0-N)
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB244)
- Assigned Education sub: Health
- Referred to Committee on Education and Health
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26100804D