HB1240Introduced in the House of Delegates
Medicaid; eligibility determination appeal time limit, mailed communications time period.
Introduced by Rodney Willett, District 58
What does this bill do?
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Official description
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).
Where it stands
Left in Committee Appropriations
February 18, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of DelegatesStage: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (6-Y 1-N) · February 11, 2026
6
Yes
1
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
7 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Paul Krizek | 16 | Yes |
| Kathy Tran | 18 | Yes |
| Ellen McLaughlin | 36 | Yes |
| Rodney Willett | 58 | No |
| Keith Hodges | 68 | Yes |
| Betsy Carr | 78 | Yes |
| C.E. Hayes | 91 | Yes |
Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103838D
Referred to Committee on Health and Human Services
Assigned sub: Social Services
House subcommittee offered
Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (7-Y 0-N)
Reported from Health and Human Services with substitute and referred to Appropriations (20-Y 2-N)
Assigned HAPP sub: Health & Human Resources
Committee substitute printed 26106657D-H1
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1240)
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1240)
Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (6-Y 1-N)
Left in Committee Appropriations
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