HB87Introduced in the House of Delegates
State plan for med. assistance; patient-initiated consultation, provider-to-provider consultation.
Introduced by Amy Laufer, District 55
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
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.
Where it stands
Incorporated by Health and Human Services (HB1284-Downey) (Voice Vote)
February 3, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of DelegatesStage: Subcommittee recommends incorporating (8-Y 0-N) · January 29, 2026
8
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Irene Shin | 8 | Yes |
| Laura Jane Cohen | 15 | Yes |
| Kathy Tran | 18 | Yes |
| Rozia Henson | 19 | Yes |
| Mitchell Cornett | 46 | Yes |
| Wendell Walker | 52 | Yes |
| Nicole Cole | 66 | Yes |
| Debra Gardner | 76 | Yes |
Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102361D
Referred to Committee on Health and Human Services
Assigned sub: Social Services
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB87)
Subcommittee recommends incorporating (8-Y 0-N)
Incorporated by Health and Human Services (HB1284-Downey) (Voice Vote)
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