PORTSMOUTH, Va. — Fishing Point Healthcare leadership said it will pause services for Medicaid patients beginning on April 15, citing a lack of payment on past claims from the state.
The healthcare provider, which operates in Portsmouth and Newport News, currently serves more than 4,400 Virginians covered by Medicaid. The company previously sued the Commonwealth of Virginia in 2025, alleging the Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services stopped reimbursing certain personal care services.
Now, Fishing Point says the issues are forcing it to suspend care for Medicaid patients. The decision is raising concerns among patients who rely on the clinic for affordable care…