Department of Medical Assistance Services
Board of Medical Assistance Services
Electronic Access
Meeting:
ABA Workgroup Meeting #1
| Meeting Details | |
|---|---|
| Date / Time | 9/22/2026 1:00 pm |
| Type | Electronic Only |
| Electronic Access | Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/221475508908737?p=pkjoMTLtUmYQX28mkY Meeting ID: 221 475 508 908 737 Passcode: Mq6xD7ed 1:00pm - 3:00pm |
| Board Website | https://www.dmas.virginia.gov/about-us/boards-and-public-meetings/board-of-medical-assistance-services |
| Agenda document | agency has not posted |
| Purpose of the meeting This six-part workgroup will examine Medicaid expenditures and utilization trends for Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services and identify strategies to control costs while still preserving access to care for those in need of the therapy. | |
| Meeting Scope |
Public hearing to receive comment on a proposed stage
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General business of the board
Discuss particular regulations / chapters
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| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Name / Title: | Shamika Ward / Behavioral Health Program Specialist |
| Address: |
600 E. Broad Street Richmond, 23219 |
| Email Address: | shamika.ward@dmas.virginia.gov |
| Telephone: | (804)773-1187 FAX: (804)786-1680 TDD: (800)343-0634 |
| Reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities, such as sign language interpreters and/or real-time captioning services, are available upon request. Please send accommodation requests to the meeting contact as early as possible but no later than seven business days before the date of the meeting. | |