Department of Medical Assistance Services
Board of Medical Assistance Services
Electronic Access
Meeting:
ABA Workgroup Meeting #4
| Meeting Details | |
|---|---|
| Date / Time | 11/10/2026 10:00 am |
| Type | Electronic Only |
| Electronic Access | https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/2992977356447177?p=axBkEm9LAheY02cxGU Meeting ID: 299 297 735 644 717 7 Passcode: qC2Uy7Pg |
| 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. DMAS is hosting a workgroup as directed by the General Assembly, regarding the utilization of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Meeting 4 of this six-part series takes place on 11/10/26 from 10:00am-12:00pm. Agenda items include: Review of UM data and continued discussion on utilization management practices. Public comment period | |
| 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 / BH Program Specialist |
| Address: |
600 E. Broad St., Suite 1300 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. | |