Developmental Disability Waivers: Financial Eligibility Standards Sunset Repeal

Detected March 30th, 2026

Summary

The Virginia General Assembly has passed HB37, which repeals the July 1, 2026, sunset date for provisions related to financial eligibility for developmental disability waivers. This action directs the Department of Medical Assistance Services to continue disregarding certain Social Security Disability Insurance income when determining eligibility.

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What changed

Virginia House Bill 37 (HB37) has been enrolled, repealing the sunset provision scheduled for July 1, 2026. This repeal means that the Department of Medical Assistance Services will continue to disregard Social Security Disability Insurance income above the maximum monthly Supplemental Security Income when assessing financial eligibility for developmental disability waivers. This legislative action ensures the continuation of existing financial eligibility standards for these critical services.

Regulated entities, specifically healthcare providers administering these waivers, should note that the current financial eligibility criteria will remain in effect beyond the previously scheduled sunset date. No immediate action is required from providers as this bill extends existing provisions rather than introducing new requirements. However, compliance officers should update internal policies and training materials to reflect the permanent nature of these financial eligibility standards, ensuring accurate application of the rules for beneficiaries.

What to do next

Update internal policies and training materials to reflect the permanent nature of the financial eligibility standards for developmental disability waivers.
Ensure continued adherence to the disregard of Social Security Disability Insurance income above SSI maximums when determining waiver eligibility.

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VA HB37 | 2026 | Regular Regular Session

Virginia House Bill 37

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Status

Sponsorship: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 9-1)
Status: Enrolled on March 14 2026 - 75% progression
Action: 2026-03-25 - Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
Text: Latest bill text (Enrolled) [HTML]

Summary

Developmental disability waivers; financial eligibility standards; sunset repeal. Repeals the July 1, 2026, sunset on provisions directing the Department of Medical Assistance Services to disregard Social Security Disability Insurance income above the maximum monthly Supplemental Security Income when determining financial eligibility for developmental disability waivers.
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Title

Developmental disability waivers; financial eligibility standards, sunset repeal.

Roll Calls

2026-03-09 - Senate - Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A) (Y: 40 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2026-03-05 - Senate - Constitutional reading dispensed (on 2nd reading) (39-Y 0-N 0-A) (Y: 39 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 1) [PASS]
2026-03-04 - Senate - Reported from Finance and Appropriations (15-Y 0-N) (Y: 15 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2026-02-26 - Senate - Reported from Education and Health and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (15-Y 0-N) (Y: 15 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2026-02-09 - House - Read third time and passed House (98-Y 0-N 0-A) (Y: 98 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 2) [PASS]
2026-02-03 - House - Reported from Health and Human Services (22-Y 0-N) (Y: 22 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2026-01-29 - House - Subcommittee recommends reporting (8-Y 0-N) (Y: 8 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]

History

| Date | Chamber | Action |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-03-25 | | Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026 |
| 2026-03-25 | House | Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 25, 2026 |
| 2026-03-16 | House | Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB37) |
| 2026-03-14 | Senate | Signed by President |
| 2026-03-14 | House | Signed by Speaker |
| 2026-03-14 | House | Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB37ER) |
| 2026-03-14 | House | Enrolled |
| 2026-03-09 | Senate | Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A) |
| 2026-03-09 | Senate | Read third time |
| 2026-03-06 | Senate | Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote) |
| 2026-03-05 | Senate | Passed by for the day (Voice Vote) |
| 2026-03-05 | Senate | Constitutional reading dispensed (on 2nd reading) (39-Y 0-N 0-A) |
| 2026-03-05 | Senate | Rules suspended |
| 2026-03-04 | Senate | Reported from Finance and Appropriations (15-Y 0-N) |
| 2026-02-26 | Senate | Reported from Education and Health and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (15-Y 0-N) |
| 2026-02-24 | Senate | Assigned Education sub: Health |
| 2026-02-10 | Senate | Referred to Committee on Education and Health |
| 2026-02-10 | Senate | Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading) |
| 2026-02-09 | House | Read third time and passed House Block Vote (98-Y 0-N 0-A) |
| 2026-02-06 | House | Read second time and engrossed |
| 2026-02-05 | House | Read first time |
| 2026-02-03 | House | Reported from Health and Human Services (22-Y 0-N) |
| 2026-01-29 | House | Subcommittee recommends reporting (8-Y 0-N) |
| 2026-01-19 | House | Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB37) |
| 2026-01-16 | House | Assigned sub: Social Services |
| 2025-12-23 | House | Referred to Committee on Health and Human Services |
| 2025-12-23 | House | Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101134D |

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