{"id":15453,"date":"2026-10-23T16:08:35","date_gmt":"2026-10-23T16:08:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/disease-prevention\/?p=15453"},"modified":"2026-10-23T16:08:36","modified_gmt":"2026-10-23T16:08:36","slug":"ddp-e-bulletin-october-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/disease-prevention\/2026\/10\/23\/ddp-e-bulletin-october-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"DDP E-Bulletin: October 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Open Enrollment Informational Sessions<\/h2>\n

VDH Open Enrollment Session for Subrecipients & Other Providers<\/span><\/h3>\n

The Virginia Medication Assistance Program (VA MAP) is holding two general 2027 Open Enrollment information sessions for subrecipients and other providers.<\/p>\n

Visit the VA MAP page<\/a> for more information and to register.<\/p>\n

VACAC & VDH Informational Webinar for Consumers | <\/span>2027 Open Enrollment & H.R.1 Medicaid Changes | October 27th 7PM-8PM<\/span><\/h3>\n

The Virginia Department of Health would like to share reminders and best practices for clients eligible to participate in Medicare and the Affordable Care Act (ACA) open enrollments.<\/p>\n

Additionally, information will be shared on changes occurring with Virginia Medicaid and what enrollees should be doing to prepare for those changes.<\/p>\n

Don't miss this important webinar. Translation services will be available for this event<\/p>\n

Consumers can enroll for this webinar at https:\/\/bit.ly\/ENROLL2027HR<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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DDP Publishes the 2025 HIV Annual Report<\/h3>\n
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Virginia\u2019s 2025 HIV Annual Report is now available on the DDP Data and Reports page<\/a>. This report provides a comprehensive data overview of people newly diagnosed with HIV and people living with HIV in Virginia in 2025.<\/p>\n

An updated interactive dashboard version of the 2025 HIV Annual Report is coming soon!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Upcoming Medicaid Changes: What You Need to Know Virtual Townhall Series <\/h3>\n
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As a result of a new federal law, changes are coming to Virginia Medicaid. Virginia is committed to helping eligible Virginians stay covered so they can get the health care that they need.<\/p>\n

There is a series of virtual townhalls being held for you to learn more and ask questions. Visit the Department of Medical Assistance Services website<\/a> for townhall information, dates, and times.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Case Management Community of Practice: Navigating Changes to Medicaid Work Requirements for Clients Enrolled in Ryan White HIV\/AIDS Programs <\/h3>\n
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The MidAtlantic AIDS Education and Training Center (MAAETC) provided a Virginia Case Management Community of Practice Call. This call was recorded, and the recording is now available for those who missed the original call.<\/p>\n

The recording will help case managers with best practices and strategies for keeping clients engaged in care and virally suppressed. It features Melissa Terrell Program Consultant Sr. with Virginia Department of Social Services. Melissa provides case managers with information on Medicaid updates that will impact navigation of services in the upcoming year.<\/p>\n

Please note that the information provided in the recording is specific to Virginia only. The information in the recording is intended for Ryan White Case Managers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Virginia HIV\/AIDS Resource and Consultation Center (VHARCC) Updates <\/h3>\n
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Follow-up from HIV Prevention & Care Contractor\u2019s Meeting: Training Program Agendas<\/span><\/h3>\n

In response to agency requests for training program agendas to meet Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) travel approval requirements, the VHARCC has uploaded program agendas from the last 5 years. This is for both HIV Prevention Series & Ryan White Case Management trainings. You can find these agendas on the VHARCC program agenda page<\/a>.<\/p>\n

For any additional needs, please reach out to your local VHARCC site through their contact page.<\/p>\n

OraQuick Advance HIV 1|2 Statewide Training<\/span><\/h3>\n

To support the transition to OraQuick Advance, the VHARCC has scheduled several OraQuick Advance HIV 1|2 trainings across the state.<\/p>\n

Trainings dates and locations can be found on their services page<\/a>. Check back regularly as additional dates and locations will be added soon.<\/p>\n

Missed a recent VHARCC Training\/Webinar?<\/span><\/h3>\n

The following programs have been recorded and are now available for viewing:<\/p>\n