Jennifer Shields

Jennifer Shields

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Virginia Premium Savings 2027

Virginia Premium Savings 2027: New State Subsidy, Deadlines, and How to Qualify

September 30, 2026

Quick Answer: For the 2027 plan year, Virginia is launching Virginia Premium Savings, a new $150 million state subsidy program that lowers monthly Marketplace premiums for eligible residents with household income from 138% to under 250% of the federal poverty level (FPL). It stacks on top of any federal premium tax credit you qualify for. …

Medicaid Eligibility Changes for Immigrants in 2026

Medicaid Eligibility Changes for Immigrants in 2026: What You Need to Know

August 24, 2026

On October 1, 2026, federal Medicaid and CHIP eligibility rules for immigrants will change significantly under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), signed into law on July 4, 2025. An estimated 1.4 million lawfully present immigrants are expected to lose Medicaid or CHIP coverage as a result, including refugees, people granted asylum, humanitarian parolees, …