VCOPPA Advocacy & Accomplishments

VCOPPA is committed to strengthening Virginia’s continuum of private provider services through active advocacy, collaboration, and leadership at the state level. Our work ensures that providers’ perspectives are represented in critical policy decisions affecting the children, families, and communities we serve.

Below are recent accomplishments that demonstrate the impact of VCOPPA membership and the value of a strong, unified provider voice.

 VCOPPA continues to contribute to statewide decision making by participating in the nominating process for the State Executive Council, helping ensure strong leadership and informed representation. 

VCOPPA selected and supported provider representatives who worked directly with DMAS on the rewriting of the Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF) regulations, helping improve regulatory clarity and alignment with current practices. 

VCOPPA has been a consistent voice in pushing for needed modernization, including:

• Improvements to background check procedures, and 
• The transition from wet signatures to secure digital signatures to reduce administrative burden and improve efficiency.

To address challenges during the Commonwealth’s transition away from Magellan, VCOPPA convened multiple meetings with DMAS and Accentra, ensuring provider concerns were heard and payment issues were addressed. 

VCOPPA worked to ensure continued collaboration with state partners around the maintenance of MCO involvement for PRTF services as of November 1, 2025, preserving consistency in care coordination. 

VCOPPA brought together a coalition of lobbyists and stakeholders to coordinate a unified response to concerns related to the Private Day rate cap, strengthening the provider community’s influence on this critical issue. 

Recognizing the need for clarity and support, VCOPPA organized meetings for PRTF providers focused on navigating the cost report process, ensuring members are equipped with the information they need to remain compliant and successful.