Announcements
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May 12, 2025 – Here is the Quick Start Guide for accessing the new Program Administrator information via VISIONTM portal that was previously provided. Additional information will be sent later this week regarding on-line training as follows:
- Tuesday, May 20 at 10 – 10:30 AM ET
- Wednesday, May 21 at 2 – 2:30 PM ET
- Monday, May 25 at 10 – 10:30 AM ET
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Thursday, May 29 at 4 – 4:30 PM ET
May 9, 2025 – The Program learned on May 9, 2025, that less than six admitted claimant families experienced a delay in receiving direct deposit and related claim reimbursements that had been processed through the Program’s outgoing third-party administrator, Benefit Plan Administrators, Inc. (BPA). All of the matters discovered on May 9, 2025, were resolved by COB that same day. —->> However, there are a number of matters that the Program team is still working to resolve for claims related to dates prior to May 8th, for which reimbursements have not been made, yet. << —– Please contact Ms. Razaz Ali at the Program office at rali@vabirthinjury.com if you have questions or concerns about any claims you had pending with BPA for which reimbursement or payment has not been made to date.
May 5, 2025 – New Administrator update for all admitted claimant families.
May 2, 2025 – Program Announcement – All admitted claimant families were sent a preliminary announcement about the Program’s new Administrator and that can be found here. Since some concerns about potential delays for coverage for prescription medications have been raised, a separate email, “Claimant Correspondence Concerning Prescriptions” was sent, too.
April 22, 2025 – Here is an all-claimant announcement about forthcoming changes for the Program’s third-party processing. Click here to read more.
April 18, 2025 – Given recent finance staff changes, claim reimbursement inquiries may be sent to the team at finance@vabirthinjury.com. An update is forthcoming during the week of April 20th. For a staff roster, see Contact Us.
April 8, 2025 – Per the Program’s April 8th board meeting, a new administrator for processing claim reimbursements replaces the current provider, Benefit Plan Administrators, Inc. on May 8th. The Program’s Trust Home administrator will change on May 1st. More information will follow.
April 1, 2025 – The Program’s Annual Report, along with claimant benefit expenses, were recent sent to each admitted claimants’ family. Please contact our administrative team with questions.
March 25, 2025 – The Program’s update staff contact list may be found at Contact Us.
March 19, 2025 – The Program office has several team members out of the office this week. Please call 804-330-2471 and email admasst@vabirthinjury.com.
February 19 and 20, 2025 – The Program office is closed due to inclement weather and a continued state of emergency across Central Virginia.
February 12, 2025 – Due to inclement weather, icy roads and rolling power outages, the Program office is closed. We expect to re-open at 8a on February 13, 2025.
February 11, 2025 – Due to the inclement weather and Govenor Younkin’s February 11th Declaration of the State of Emergency, and an effort to board members, Program staff, claimants’ families/caregivers, and the public safe, the scheduled February 11, 2025 board meeting and investment committee meeting are cancelled. The Program office is closed given Chesterfield and local government office closures and to ensure that the Program staff stay safe, too.
February 10, 2025 – Processing Updates
- Claims via BPA area being processed as expeditiously as possible.
- Coming soon – A list of vendors/suppliers!
- Appeal for a denied claim? Click here.
January 1, 2025 – 2025 Physician Forms Now Available – click here
Welcome
Welcome to the website of one of the most innovative programs in the nation. Designed to assure access to obstetrical services for all Commonwealth of Virginia residents, the Virginia Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Program also has distinguished itself by assuring superior care for admitted children.
A Lifetime Of Care
Every year, birth-related neurological injuries happen. The Birth-Injury Program helps families care for these children over their lifetime.
The Program covers what insurance and other programs don’t — medically necessary expenses such as medical expenses, hospital expenses, rehabilitation expenses, in-home nursing care and much more. In fact, an extensive Virginia General Assembly Joint Legislative and Review Commission (JLARC) study conducted in 2002 states:
In addition to serving more birth-injured children than the tort system, the program provides benefits that exceed the medical malpractice cap for the typical child. (JLARC Review, Page 45)
Key Website Links
On this website, please find key information for claimants and providers.
- Board of Directors
- News & Information
- Eligibility
- Resources
- Claimants
- Hospitals
- Public Comment and Appeals – New!
Family Care, Independent Care Reimbursement Processing
At the current time processing has not been greatly impacted; however, checks will only be issued once per week. While standard business turnaround is up to 30 days, the Program expects to continue as stated above until circumstances change. Please note the Program has received calls about mail delivery being slower than usual in some areas.
Please Note
2025 Physician Forms Now Available – click here.
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