Spanberger orders state agencies to prepare for Medicaid, SNAP changes

By: Charlotte Rene Woods

Outlets: Virginia Mercury

Published: August 26, 2026

Words: 937

Last Updated: 1 month, 3 weeks ago

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Gov. Abigail Spanberger on Tuesday ordered Virginia agencies to step up efforts to prevent eligible residents from losing Medicaid and food assistance as sweeping federal changes are set to take effect next year.

The governor announced Executive Order 20 to boost the state’s implementation efforts of H.R.1, a reconciliation bill Congress passed last summer.

The move comes as the state faces approaching effective dates for changes to Medicaid access and …

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