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HB 525

Family Access to Medical Insurance Security Plan; amends Plan, literacy pilot program.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Rod Willett

HB 525 modifies Virginia's FAMIS health insurance program for low-income families and establishes a health literacy pilot program, with fiscal implications under legislative consideration.

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Bill Summary · HB 525

Legislative bill overview

HB 525 amends Virginia's Family Access to Medical Insurance Security (FAMIS) Plan and establishes a health literacy pilot program. The bill modifies existing provisions of the state's health insurance program for low-income families and children while incorporating educational components about health insurance access and medical literacy.

Why is this important

FAMIS serves approximately 300,000+ Virginia children and pregnant women, making changes to this program consequential for low-income families' healthcare access. Health literacy initiatives can improve health outcomes and reduce unnecessary emergency room visits, potentially reducing costs across the healthcare system.

Potential points of contention

  • Fiscal impact concerns: The Department of Planning and Budget issued a fiscal impact statement, suggesting potential cost implications that may require state budget allocation during a period of competing priorities
  • Program implementation complexity: Adding a literacy pilot program to an existing insurance program requires coordination between agencies and may face rollout challenges
  • Scope and eligibility questions: Unclear whether amendments expand or restrict program access, or how the literacy pilot targets specific populations within FAMIS beneficiaries

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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