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Virginia Secretary of Health and Human Resources - Bill HazelrectangleView the Governor's Cabinet
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What We Do


The Secretary of Health and Human Resources oversees twelve state agencies which provide often-vital services to Virginians. Individuals with disabilities, the aging community, low-income working families, children, caregivers and the provider network are supported through the work of this Secretariat.

In addition, our agencies license health practitioners and ensure safe drinking water in the Commonwealth.


High Risk Pool / Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan
The Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan was created to make health insurance available to you if you have had a problem getting insurance due to a pre-existing condition. If you live in Virginia and are interested in finding out more information about the plan, please visit: www.pcip.gov or call: 1-866-717-5826 (TTY 1-866-561-1604).

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Governor Bob McDonnell Announces Members of the Virginia Health Reform Initiative Advisory Council
Governor Bob McDonnell announced the members of his Virginia Health Reform Initiative Advisory Council.  This Council will provide recommendations to the Governor towards a comprehensive strategy for implementing health reform in Virginia.  The Advisory Council will go beyond federal health reform and recommend other innovative healthcare solutions that meet the needs of Virginia's citizens and government. 
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Statement of Governor Bob McDonnell on Health Care Ruling
Judge Henry Hudson of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia denied the federal government's motion to dismiss Virginia's challenge to the constitutionality of the mandatory health insurance purchase requirement in the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.  Governor Bob McDonnell issued the following statement in response to this ruling.

 "I applaud today's decision allowing Virginia's constitutional challenge to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to move forward.  Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli has brought forward a specific and narrowly tailored objection to the Act. ..."
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New Health & Human Resources and Technology Measures Take Effect Thursday
Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell highlighted several pieces of Health and Human Resources and Technology legislation that will take effect on July 1st.  This includes legislation dramatically expanding telemedicine coverage for Virginians, as well as the Virginia Healthcare Freedom Act which sets as the policy of the Commonwealth that no individual, with several specific exceptions, can be required to purchase health insurance coverage.  In addition, the Governor highlighted bills that expand the use of technology for economic development and integrating technology in education. 
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