For Immediate Release:July 10, 2026Office of the Governor Contact:press@governor.virginia.gov
ICYMI: Governor Spanberger Takes Action to Protect Virginians from Federal Healthcare & Food Cuts
RICHMOND, VA— With President Trump driving up costs and jeopardizing healthcare for families across the Commonwealth, Governor Abigail Spanberger continues to focus on protecting Virginians’ access to healthcare coverage
On Tuesday, Governor Spanberger brought together key healthcare partners from across Virginia to discuss the impacts of the reckless cuts imposed by President Donald Trump’s so-called One Big Beautiful Bill — including threatening healthcare access for more than 550,000 Virginians receiving coverage through Medicaid. In response to these cuts, Governor Spanberger has directed agencies across state government to assess the effects on the Commonwealth’s healthcare system and work to connect Virginians with additional coverage options.
Additionally, Virginia’s state budget contains $1 billion in funding to contend with the worst impacts of the law — including $350 million for the Medicaid Reserve Fund to protect healthcare coverage for the hundreds of thousands of Virginians who rely on the program. Governor Spanberger and the General Assembly have also set aside $150 million to help 200,000 Virginians who are at risk of losing their coverage through the Marketplace created by the Affordable Care Act
Read below for coverage from across the Commonwealth of Governor Spanberger’s focus on protecting Virginians from the chaos coming out of Washington
Virginia Mercury:Dropped your ACA insurance due to spiking premiums? You could qualify for a state subsidy this fall
About 200,000 Virginians will be eligible to tap into new state funding meant to offset costs for insurance through the state’s Affordable Care Act exchange, starting in November
This means that participants could save about 70% on their monthly premium, after state lawmakers and Gov. Abigail Spanberger approved $150 million for it in the state budget late last month
On Tuesday, a consortium of organizations representing health systems, healthcare workers, free clinics and Federally Qualified Health Centers met with Gov. Abigail Spanberger and Secretary of Health and Human Reing mandates from the nation’s capital
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“What is happening in Virginia is very similar to what we know is happening in other states,” Spanberger said at the Tuesday meeting
“We are trying to make sure that we are ready to contend with all of the impacts of H.R.1 and look at how we can protect our vulnerable neighbors.”
CBS6 [Richmond]:Governor Abigail Spanberger hosts meeting today with health experts to discuss the impact of new federal cuts
Governor Abigail Spanberger met today with health experts to discuss the impact of the new federal cuts. President Trump’s new law slashes funding for Medicaid and food assistance. Those cuts could cost Virginia up to $2.6 billion every year. More than 550,000 Virginians stand to lose their healthcare coverage.
Governor Spanberger says the state must work together to find solutions.
“Everyone seated at the table is part of the conversation about how can we mitigate the impacts? How can we ensure that as many Virginians as we can possibly protect maintain access to coverage?”
State leaders say they’re now building a new system to handle the changes. They plan to work closely with hospitals and doctors to make sure patients can still get care
WAVY [Norfolk]:Governor Spanberger hosts roundtable on Medicaid, SNAP cuts in federal bill
Governor Abigail Spanberger hosted a roundtable in the state’s capital discussing President Trump’s so-called One Big Beautiful Bill. She talked about how her administration is working to protect Virginians’ access to healthcare and food assistance
So far, she has directed several agencies to assess potential impacts on the Commonwealth’s healthcare system. She has also had them work to connect Virginians with additional coverage options
8News [Richmond]:Governor Spanberger hosts roundtable to protect Virginians’ access to healthcare
Governor Abigail Spanberger hosted a roundtable in Richmond yesterday to discuss the cuts in H.R.1, President Donald Trump’s so-called One Big Beautiful Bill. H.R.1 would cut Medicaid and SNAP benefits by billions of dollars
Spanberger talked about how her Administration is working to protect Virginians’ access to healthcare and food assistance. So far, she’s directed several agencies to assess potential impacts on Virginia’s healthcare system and work to connect Virginians with additional coverage options
CBS19 [Charlottesville]:Virginia leaders respond to federal Medicaid, SNAP changes at roundtable
Gov. Abigail Spanberger is taking steps to address the potential impact of new federal changes to Medicaid and food assistance programs
On Tuesday, Spanberger met with healthcare leaders from across Virginia, including representatives from health plans, hospitals and providers, to discuss the effects of President Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill.”
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The Governor is also hosting a series of roundtables and listening sessions with patients, healthcare providers and community leaders to hear directly from those affected by the federal changes as the commonwealth evaluates its response
WJHL [Bristol]:Governor Abigail Spanberger holding roundtable to discuss recent federal spending cuts that could impact Virginia
Changes to healthcare and food assistance are front and center today in Virginia. Governor Abigail Spanberger is holding a roundtable to discuss recent federal spending cuts and how it could impact residents
This stems from President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill that reduces funds to Medicaid and SNAP over the next decade. The Governor plans to talk about the steps she says her administration is taking to protect access to these programs
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