The health coverage guide will help navigate the coverage process if you are denied coverage or if your plan has an exclusion.

The FAMIS Outreach Project is a grant funded initiative of the Virginia Health Care Foundation and the Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield Foundation that helps families apply for government funded health insurance (Medicaid and FAMIS) for their children. We also help pregnant women enroll in Pregnancy Medicaid and FAMIS MOMS which are also state and federally funded health insurance plans for the uninsured. Staff also helps families identify other health care options available and can answer questions related to coverage and options for application submission and processing. Medicaid Expansion Outreach Advocatecan assist with medicaid application year-round.

Counseling on the Affordable Care Act and how it will impact our community. This is a free service to all community members. Certified Application Counselors are available to assist patients as well as community residents to understand and enroll in the Health Insurance Marketplace.

Trained volunteer counselors assist Medicare beneficiaries, their families, and caregivers in understanding Medicare coverage options and other related health insurance benefits.

The health justice and public benefits work centers on improving healthcare access and outcomes for Virginians experiencing poverty to promote health equity and reduce disparities. We know that achieving better healthcare access and outcomes requires improving many different systems that impact social determinants of health. The work covers a broad range of issues including securing income support, improving health-promoting public benefits programs, expanding insurance coverage, fighting for mental health infrastructure, preventing medical debt/medical debt collection actions, and redressing disability-based discrimination.

Assists and counsels individuals eligible for Medicare. Reviews Medicare coverage options, Medicare coverage appeals, and long-term care insurance. Specific assistance includes: explaining insurance benefits and helping consumers understand, file, or resolve Medicare claims, comparing Medicare supplemental policies, and Prescription Drug Plans.

Counseling on the Affordable Care Act and how it will impact our community. This is a free service to all community members. Certified Application Counselors are here to answer your questions or to help you navigate the new Health Insurance Marketplace. The Open Enrollment Period for 2024 ends on 1/16/2024.

The health justice and public benefits work centers on improving healthcare access and outcomes for Virginians experiencing poverty to promote health equity and reduce disparities. We know that achieving better healthcare access and outcomes requires improving many different systems that impact social determinants of health. The work covers a broad range of issues including securing income support, improving health-promoting public benefits programs, expanding insurance coverage, fighting for mental health infrastructure, preventing medical debt/medical debt collection actions, and redressing disability-based discrimination.

VPAS' Virginia Insurance Counseling and Assistance Program helps Medicare beneficiaries find unbiased answers to questions about Medicare, Medicare supplements and managed care, long-term care insurance, and other health insurance matters. Provides in-person appointments and telephone counseling, information and referral, problem-solving, and follow-up pertaining to Medicare questions, plus impartial consumer counseling about health insurance and LTC insurance. Also serves those under 60 who are Medicare beneficiaries by virtue of disability.

Navigators will maintain expertise in eligibility, enrollment, and program specifications and conduct public education activities. Distribute fair, accurate, and impartial information about enrollment in Qualified Health Plans (QHP) and other health programs such as Medicaid and FAMIS. Facilitate selection of a QHP. Refer consumers to other programs. Provide information in a manner that is culturally and linguistically appropriate and accessible for people with disabilities.

Provides free, confidential counseling for Medicare and other health insurance. VICAP counselors help seniors and caregivers understand and compare insurance benefits.

Part of a national network of programs that offers FREE, unbiased, confidential counseling and assistance for people with Medicare. VICAP counselors can help all Medicare beneficiaries, including those with disabilities and younger than 65, explore options that best meet their needs. They can help you compare the quality of care and services given by health and prescription drug plans available in your area. VICAP counselors are trained and certified to help you understand and compare Medicare benefits. Working collaboratively with the Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP), VICAP counselors can help educate and empower beneficiaries to take an active role in detecting and preventing health care fraud and abuse.

The health justice and public benefits work centers on improving healthcare access and outcomes for Virginians experiencing poverty to promote health equity and reduce disparities. We know that achieving better healthcare access and outcomes requires improving many different systems that impact social determinants of health. The work covers a broad range of issues including securing income support, improving health-promoting public benefits programs, expanding insurance coverage, fighting for mental health infrastructure, preventing medical debt/medical debt collection actions, and redressing disability-based discrimination.

Provides health insurance information and counseling to persons with Medicare and their families. Includes help in understanding Medicare, Medigap, Medicare HMOs, Long Term Care Insurance, and assist with billing problems.

The UMWA 1974 Pension Plan, the UMWA 1993 Benefit Plan and the Cash Deferred Savings Plan were established through periodic collective bargaining between the United Mine Workers of America and the Bituminous Coal Operators Association, Inc. The Combined Benefit Fund and the 1992 Benefit Plan were established by Congress in the Coal Industry Retiree Health Benefit Act of 1992 (Coal Act). A separate Board of Trustees administers each of the five plans. FUNDS' Call Center: 800-291-1425 Administration: 202-521-2200 Provider Services Claims: 888-865-5290 Precertification: 800-292-2288 Pharmacy: 800-294-4741

Trained counselors are available to those receiving or about to receive Medicare, to answer questions about Medicare enrollment and benefits, Supplemental Insurance (Medigap Policies), Long Term Care Insurance and to assist in the enrollment of Medicare D.

Provides free insurance counseling for individuals age 60 and older and disabled persons over 18 and their families. VICAP, the Virginia Insurance and Counseling Assistance Program, helps them to understand Medicare, Medicaid and Long Term Care Insurance. Assistance in choosing a Medicare Supplement Insurance or Medigap policy is also provided. Counseling can be done by telephone or in person. The program can also assist eligible clients sorting through complicated medical bills and patients' rights issues such as grievances and appeals.

Educates, counsels and assists older consumers on medical benefit programs, long-term care insurance and problems with Medicare, Medicaid, and paying medical bills. Staff are not connected with any insurance company nor are they licensed to sell insurance. Counseling can be provided by telephone or in person.

The health justice and public benefits work centers on improving healthcare access and outcomes for Virginians experiencing poverty to promote health equity and reduce disparities. We know that achieving better healthcare access and outcomes requires improving many different systems that impact social determinants of health. The work covers a broad range of issues including securing income support, improving health-promoting public benefits programs, expanding insurance coverage, fighting for mental health infrastructure, preventing medical debt/medical debt collection actions, and redressing disability-based discrimination.

Virginia Insurance Counseling and Assistance Program (VICAP) is a free counseling program for individuals aged 60 and older and their families. VICAP helps them to understand Medicare, Medicaid, medical Medigap and / or Long-Term Care insurance is also provided. Counseling can be provided by telephone or in person. Also, will assist eligible clients with filing insurance papers, understanding insurance policies and Medicare processes.

Counseling on the Affordable Care Act (ACA, or "Obamacare"), and the new expanded Virginia Medicaid, and assistance with the enrollment processes. This is a free service to all community members. Patient Financial Advocates (PFA) are also Certified Application Counselors, and are here to answer your questions or to help you navigate the Health Insurance Marketplace.

The mission of The Virginia Insurance Counseling and Assistance Program (VICAP) is to educate, counsel and assist older consumers on medical benefit programs, long-term care insurance, and addresses problems with Medicare, Medicaid and medical bill paying. The VICAP staff and volunteers assist beneficiaries in finding Medicare Part D plans that cover their prescriptions and Medicare supplemental insurance and Medicare savings plans.

Counseling on the Affordable Care Act and how it will impact the community. This is a free service to all community members. Certified Healthcare Navigators are here to answer your questions or to help you navigate the Health Insurance Marketplace. Open Enrollment is November 1 - January 15. Some individuals may be eligible for a special enrollment time frame. Please call to see if you qualify.

Free unbiased service to anyone in the community, do not have to be a patient of Johnson Health Center. Can help with enrolling in the Affordable Care Act and Medicaid. Counselor available at each Johnson Health Center location: Amherst, Bedford, Lynchburg and Rustburg.

The Prince William Area Agency on Aging (the Agency) offers health insurance counseling assistance to older adults, their families and caregivers through the Virginia Health Insurance Counseling and Assistance Program (VICAP). VICAP educates, counsels and assists individuals in understanding Medicare, long term care insurance, and other health benefits plans and programs.