More adults may face work requirements
Federal changes expand the work requirement age range for some adults and may place more Virginians at risk if they cannot document qualifying work or activity.
Health and Human Resources Data Overview
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Virginia’s Health and Human Resources Dashboard
Virginia’s Health and Human Resources dashboards help show how public assistance programs support the health, stability and well-being of individuals, families and communities across the Commonwealth.
These dashboards allow users to explore data related to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, Medicaid and other public assistance programs at the state, county and city levels. By making this information more transparent and accessible, the dashboards help provide a clearer understanding of community needs, the role these programs play in supporting local economies and where recent federal policy changes may create added challenges for Virginians.
The Frequently Asked Questions page includes answers about the dashboards, data and policy changes.
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Federal policy change
Federal work requirements may change access to food and health coverage
H.R. 1, now Public Law 119-21, expands federal work requirement rules that may affect how some Virginians keep access to food assistance and health coverage.
The risk is moving from policy discussion to implementation. The impacts may be felt first by people who already face barriers to steady work, transportation, documentation, caregiving or stable housing.
Review the Frequently Asked Questions for plain-language answers about federal policy changes and what the dashboards show.
Caregiver rules are narrower
The child-age threshold tied to SNAP work requirement exemptions changed, which may affect adults in households with older children.
Some prior exemptions are removed
Veterans and people experiencing homelessness may now need to meet work requirements unless another exemption applies.
Coverage rules are changing next
The new Medicaid federal work requirement is scheduled to affect certain adults, adding another point of risk for people who rely on health coverage.
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Dashboard report
SNAP Participants by County/City
View Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program participant data by locality, age, gender and race.
View section Dashboard reportSNAP Participants at Risk by County/City
Review projected benefit loss tied to recent federal policy changes.
View section Dashboard reportHealth and Human Resources Programs Serviced by County/City
Explore county-level household data for Medicaid, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families.
View section Dashboard reportSNAP Economic Impact by County/City
See how Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits support local communities and economies across Virginia.
View section Dashboard reportMedicaid Work Requirement Impacts by County/City
Explore Medicaid enrollment and health coverage trends across Virginia and see where the new Federal work requirement may affect people, providers, and communities.
View section Help and FAQsFrequently Asked Questions
Find answers about the dashboards, federal policy changes, data and where to get help.
View FAQsHelp and resources
Questions about Medicaid or SNAP eligibility changes?
If you have questions about how recent Medicaid and SNAP eligibility changes may affect you, help is available.
For information on Medicaid work requirements and upcoming changes required by H.R. 1, visit the Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services.
For additional resources and information on upcoming eligibility changes from H.R. 1, visit the Virginia Department of Social Services’ Resources for Navigating Eligibility Changes.
SNAP impact
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program is a food assistance program that helps Virginians buy groceries and feed their households each month.
SNAP benefits have historically been federally funded, and benefits can only be spent on food. Federal law now creates future state cost-share requirements tied to SNAP payment error rates.
Each month, SNAP funds support grocers, food retailers and Virginia’s agricultural industry while also helping individuals and families put food on the table.
Virginia’s charitable food network is a vital part of ensuring that people have access to healthy food. However, the charitable food network cannot replace the statewide impact of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
40%
of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program participants are younger than 18.
14%
of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program participants are 65 or older.
13%
of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program participants ages 18 to 64 have a disability.
Power BI reports
Explore the data behind the impact
Scroll through the sections below to review the embedded Health and Human Resources Power BI reports.
Questions about how to read the dashboards, what the data means or where to get help are answered on the Frequently Asked Questions page.
SNAP
SNAP Participants by County/City
The “SNAP Participants by County/City” dashboard shows the number of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants across the state and by county.
Users can explore participant data by age, gender and race, as well as compare the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) population across locations and demographic groups.
This embedded Power BI report is interactive. Some screen reader users may have a better experience opening the report in a separate window or using the report summary above.
Federal policy impact
SNAP Participants at Risk by County/City
The “SNAP Participants at Risk by County/City ” dashboard provides individuals currently enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program who may be at risk of losing benefits due to recent federal policy changes.
Users can explore projected impacts at the state, county and age-group levels to better understand the geographic and demographic distribution of potentially affected individuals.
The report includes data related to federal policy changes, including raising the SNAP ABAWD age range to ages 18 through 64 and ending special exemptions for veterans, former foster youth and people experiencing homelessness related to SNAP work and training rules.
This embedded Power BI report is interactive. Some screen reader users may have a better experience opening the report in a separate window or using the report summary above.
Health and Human Resources
Health and Human Resources Programs Serviced by County/City
The “Health and Human Resources Programs Serviced by County/City” dashboard provides a clear view of households receiving Medicaid, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) benefits.
This data represents how public assistance programs are making a difference across Virginia — explore which counties and families (households) are being reached and find the communities that need support most.
This embedded Power BI report is interactive. Some screen reader users may have a better experience opening the report in a separate window or using the report summary above.
Local economic impact
SNAP Economic Impact by County/City
The “SNAP Economic Impact by County/City” dashboard shows how Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits support local economies across Virginia.
Users can review county-level data to better understand how food assistance moves through communities, supports households and helps local food retailers.
This embedded Power BI report is interactive. Some screen reader users may have a better experience opening the report in a separate window or using the report summary above.
Medicaid Coverage
Medicaid Work Requirement Impacts by County/City
Explore Medicaid enrollment and health coverage trends across Virginia and see where the new Federal work requirement may affect people, providers, and communities.
The dashboard estimates, shown by locality, are potentially impacted by the federal work requirement. These numbers are subject to change as data is updated or additional guidance from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is implemented. Medicaid expansion members do not currently need to check their eligibility status for meeting the work requirement. The Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) will provide members with updated guidance ahead of the January 1, 2027 implementation date of the work requirement of their status and to assist members with complying with the requirements. The estimates, shown by locality, are based on data as of May 2026 and current federal guidance from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The estimates are subject to change as CMS issues additional guidance and implementation activities continue.
This embedded Power BI dashboard is interactive. Some screen reader users may have a better experience opening the Medicaid Work Requirement Impacts dashboard in a separate window or using the report summary above.
