At HealthWorks for Northern Virginia, we’ve seen an increased demand for services to support Medicaid beneficiaries, including mental health care, addressing social factors, and treating substance use disorders. We’ve added staff to meet these needs, and during the COVID pandemic, we provided testing and vaccinations to our community.

However, many critical support roles aren’t reimbursed, even though they are essential for helping Medicaid patients navigate the healthcare system. Additionally, the rising costs of supplies and salaries aren’t matched by current reimbursements. FQHCs like ours are committed to providing preventative and primary care to Medicaid patients, and reimbursement must reflect that. I support these bills to ensure we can continue offering quality care.