Virginia has formed a coalition of insurers, hospitals, free clinics and community groups to help Medicaid enrollees keep their coverage as stricter federal rules arrive, with about 300,000 residents at risk of losing benefits starting next year. Health and Human Resources Secretary Marvin Figueroa announced the Virginia United Coalition on Oct. 19, WYDaily reported. Speaking over the summer, Figueroa said, "A paperwork failure should not become a healthcare crisis."
For enrollees, the coalition means more contact through texts, emails, mailed notices, and clinic staff in the months ahead. Those messages will matter because many people at risk are already working but could lose coverage if they miss a notice or a deadline. A coverage gap can interrupt prescriptions, mental health care, and treatment for chronic conditions.
