Thank your Virginia state lawmakers for passing Medicaid expansion!

“It’s not about the House. It’s not about the Senate. It’s about Virginia. And the 8.3 million people we represent.” -- Chris Jones, Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee
“I came to the conclusion that ‘no’ just wasn’t an answer anymore.”
-- Ben Chafin, State Senator (Russell County), speaking in support of a budget with Medicaid expansion
“Today the General Assembly sent a budget to my desk that will improve the lives of all Virginians. It will expand health care for up to 400,000 people who need it. It will invest in schools, workforce training, public safety, and an economy that works better for every Virginian, no matter who they are or where they live.”
-- Gov. Ralph Northam
Take this opportunity to thank your lawmakers for doing the right thing.
The people of Virginia worked hard to educate lawmakers on the importance of passing a budget and the benefits of including Medicaid expansion. Lawmakers listened.
By passing a budget with Medicaid expansion, nearly 400,000 people will now benefit from quality health coverage, and all of Virginia will benefit from added jobs, additional investments in education and public safety, and a healthier commonwealth.