Of note, bills that support access to oral health care are showing bipartisan support this session. One piece of legislation will enable dental hygienists to work under remote supervision in safety net sites and another will allow dental safety net providers to more easily deliver care through mobile clinics. For more information, view our website.

Virginia's Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) - the state agency that administers the Medicaid and FAMIS programs - recently submitted an application for a Delivery System Reform Incentive Payment (DSRIP) waiver to coordinate care and transition to new payment models for high-cost Medicaid enrollees. Despite significant public comment recommending that the DSRIP waiver reflect the entire array of services available to Medicaid beneficiaries (including the limited dental benefit for adults), the DSRIP application does not include oral health. As the application process progresses, VaOHC will continue to follow its implementation and encourage oral health inclusion where applicable.