# Virginia Forms Benefits Navigation Coalition

Virginia formed a 32-organization coalition to help residents navigate Medicaid and SNAP changes under H.R. 1, including eligibility, renewals, work requirements, and enrollment. The release identifies no solicitation or contract award, but it cites $225 million for a Federal Contingency Fund and $15 million for Federally Qualified Health Centers, free clinics, and outreach workers as part of Virginia’s 2026–2028 investments.

- State agencies and service providers may find partnership opportunities in benefits navigation, enrollment assistance, and outreach connected to these investments; the announcement does not establish a procurement or award.
- Contractors should track Virginia agency activity related to the cited funding and identify relevant capabilities for supporting health centers, clinics, and outreach workers.
- DMAS and VDSS are among the state entities associated with the benefits programs and may be relevant to organizations assessing potential state-level work.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Healthcare
**Topics:** Grants & Funding, Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** October 21, 2026

### Government Entities
- Office of the Governor of Virginia
- Secretariat of Health and Human Resources
- Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS)
- Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS)

### Sources
- [October Releases](https://www.governor.virginia.gov//newsroom/news-releases/2026/october-releases/name-1127407-en.html) - VA