Medicaid Payments

How This Program Helps

Medicaid pays for health care services for people who qualify. The program is funded by both state and federal governments. In Virginia, the Department of Medical Assistance Services is the lead state agency and sets Medicaid policy. Local social service offices determine eligibility for most individuals in Medicaid.

Some groups need more care and support. Because of this, people who are older or have disabilities make up a larger share of total spending. A smaller share of Medicaid spending is for low-income children, who comprise more than half of all Medicaid enrollees.

Data Notes

• Medicaid expanded in Virginia starting January 1, 2019.
• Unattributed Payments: payments made for a variety of Medicaid spending that are not captured by the Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS). [Data Table Only]

Data Sources

Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS)