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WHY JOIN VAHP:

The Virginia Association of Health Plans (VAHP) is the state trade association for health plans in Virginia. VAHP gives Virginia’s health plans a voice in promoting quality and affordable health care through advocacy, communications, education, and research.

VAHP develops and promotes a legislative and regulatory agenda that advances the successful operation of health plans in the Commonwealth. We are actively involved in policy development and issues analysis during the Virginia General Assembly and throughout the year. The Association also facilitates political involvement through a political action committee (PAC) to support candidates who are committed to preserving quality, affordable health care.

VAHP collaborates with other health organizations to foster progressive partnerships that will help accomplish our mission. We pursue constructive dialogue and joint efforts with provider organizations, health associations, employer groups, and state health agencies to promote discussion of current health policy issues. VAHP uses its Charitable Fund to demonstrate the commitment of the Association to the community by sponsoring health-related community activities.

VAHP serves as a forum for the education of member health plans about current, relevant issues and regulatory changes. In addition, VAHP issues position statements for and educates legislators on health care and insurance issues.

VAHP serves as a resource to state and local legislators, regulators, and other officials involved in the planning and development of laws and regulations affecting the operation of health plans in Virginia. 

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VAHP Membership Levels:

The Association has three classes of membership: Full Member, Associate, and Affiliate. VAHP operates on a fiscal year beginning July 1st through June 30th. 

FULL MEMBERSHIP: 

Full Membership is available to health plans licensed in the Commonwealth of Virginia and operating to serve at least one covered person in Virginia, or an association representing such health plans. A Member includes any affiliated health plan which is also licensed in Virginia. 

ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP: 

Associate Membership is available to health plans that have a limited presence in Virginia and are otherwise eligible for full membership in VAHP, including an organization that has applied for licensure as a health plan but does not yet qualify as a member or provides or arranges for the provision of single or supplemental health benefits. This membership category provides some of the benefits of full membership, such as legislative tracking, but at a lesser dues level.

AFFILIATE MEMBERSHIP: 

Affiliate Membership is available to business entities, professional organizations or associations, and other corporate interests which support the philosophy and goals of the Association. An Affiliate Member may be a managed care entity other than an organization meeting the criteria for Member or Associate Member. VAHP’s 40+ Affiliate Members represent the pharmaceutical, NEMT, PBM, behavioral health services, and medical supplies industries.

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Membership Tier Comparison

Benefits

Full Member

Associate Member

Affiliate Member

Seat on the VAHP Board of Directors

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Opportunity to hold office in the Association and on committees

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Vote on Association policies and positions

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Membership on committees active in the Association (including a vote on committee business)

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Attendance at semi-annual Association meetings which include timely guest speakers, legislative reports and issue updates

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Attendance at other informal networking opportunities throughout the year such as receptions, special meetings, and educational programs

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Monthly VAHP Update (weekly during the General Assembly) containing key action and information items

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Periodic legislative and regulatory updates

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Your company listed as a member on VAHP.org with a link to your website

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All VAHP policy and position papers

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VAHP's Annual Legislative Summary of the Virginia General Assembly Regular Session

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Opportunity to sponsor semi-annual Association meetings

 

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Opportunity to participate in the VAHP Political Action Committee or Charitable Fund

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Corporate Memberships

Corporate Membership

Affiliate Member

Affiliate Membership is available to business entities, professional organizations or associations, and other corporate interests which support the philosophy and goals of the Association. An Affiliate Member may be a managed care entity other than an organization meeting the criteria for Member or Associate Member. VAHP’s 30+ Affiliate Members represent the pharmaceutical, NEMT, PBM, behavioral health services, and medical supplies industries.


Affiliate Members’ benefits include:

  • Access to information: VAHP’s Executive Director and SVP of Policy are available to answer your questions about Virginia’s Medicaid, Commercial or Medicaid managed Care markets, Virginia’s health plans and our current political environment. We will schedule one-on-one meetings for you with the Executive Director.
  • Connections: VAHP will assist you in facilitating face-to-face meetings with leaders from Virginia’s health plans
  • Events: VAHP hosts 2 important events for our members: the Annual Meeting, typically held in May/June, and the Fall Forum, typically held in November/ December. Our events focus on the most current developments in national and state-level healthcare delivery systems that affect our health plans, Virginia’s providers and citizens. We take an in-depth look at legislation to be heard by the Virginia General Assembly, regulatory updates from Virginia’s Bureau of Insurance, and political changes in the leadership of Virginia’s Senate and House of Delegates. There are also opportunities to meet and network with plans’ leaders and colleagues.
  • Website recognition: your company will be listed as an Affiliate Member in VAHP.org with a link to your website
  • VAHP's Annual Legislative Summary of the current year's Virginia General Assembly Session
  • Opportunity to sponsor the Annual Meeting and Fall Forum
USD 4000 / 12 months
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Corporate Membership

Associate Member

Associate Membership is available to health plans that have a limited presence in Virginia and are otherwise eligible for full membership in VAHP, including an organization that has applied for licensure as a health plan but does not yet qualify as a member or provides or arranges for the provision of single or supplemental health benefits. This membership category provides some of the benefits of full membership, such as legislative tracking, but at a lesser dues level.

USD 20000 / 12 months
Become a Member

Corporate Membership

Full Member

Full Membership is available to health plans licensed in the Commonwealth of Virginia and operating to serve at least one covered person in Virginia, or an association representing such health plans. A Member includes any affiliated health plan which is also licensed in Virginia.


Full Members’ benefits include:

  • Advocacy for health insurance issues at the Virginia General Assembly
  • Representation on regulatory issues considered by the Virginia Bureau of Insurance
  • Spokesperson for Virginia’s health benefits industry in the media
  • Opportunity for input in policy decisions affecting the health benefits industry
  • Ongoing communications and updates regarding industry issues
  • Participation in annual events with member plans


Annual Full Member Dues: Base membership of $20,000 with a scale for enrollees above 20,000 and a $15,000 surcharge for Medicaid Plans.


*An annual survey is required to determine accurate membership dues and custom invoices will be generated for each Health Plan based on survey results.

USD 20000 / 12 months
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Individual Memberships