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Virginia readies Cardinal Care managed‑care transition; special enrollment window and Molina member moves explained
Summary
The Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services outlined steps for a July 1 contract transition to new Cardinal Care managed‑care plans, special enrollment options for members and how members can get help with plan selection and continuity of care.
The Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) told members in a recorded June member educational session that new Cardinal Care managed‑care contracts take effect July 1, 2025, and that members will be able to review and change plans during a special selection period before their new plan takes effect.
DMAS said the Cardinal Care Managed Care contracts will include Aetna Better Health of Virginia, Anthem HealthKeepers Plus, Humana Healthy Horizons of Virginia, Sentara/Centerra Health Plans and UnitedHealthcare Community Plan. "This is an enhancement of the care system, not a change that you will enroll in Medicaid or FAMIS," a DMAS presenter said, emphasizing eligibility rules remain the same.
DMAS described a special plan selection window on slides as June 15 through Sept. 30, 2025, but a DMAS speaker later referred during the Q&A to June 19–Sept. 30. Both dates were presented in the session; DMAS…
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