Determines eligibility for Medicaid and FAMIS benefits which cover certain health care expenses. Apply by phone: 855-242-8282

Cover Virginia provides health coverage for children who have not had any health insurance coverage for 6 months. Designed to cover children ages 0 to 18 of working VA families who make too much money to qualify for Medicaid and too little to afford private health insurance. For more information, please call: Winchester Social Services : (540)662-3807 Cover Virginia (855)242-8282, Monday-Friday 8:00AM-7:00PM or Saturday 9:00AM-12:00PM

Accepts applications and administers unemployment benefits for persons who have worked in Virginia and other states. Initial benefit claims may also be filed on the web site by clicking on the Unemployment Insurance tab. Weekly continued claims may be filed on the same web site or by phone using the automated number. Both require a PIN(personal identification number) issued when the initial claim is filed.

Provides partial income replacement for a limited period of time for eligible individuals who become unemployed. If you must use the telephone to file your claim, you may do so through one of our call centers, by dialing toll free: 1-866-832-2363. To Report Unemployment Insurance Fraud, please call: Toll-free UI Fraud: 800-782-4001

A health insurance program for people age 65 or older. Certain people younger than age 65 can qualify for Medicare, including those who have been entitled to Social Security disability benefits for 24 months, those who have permanent kidney failure, and those who have been exposed to environmental health hazards. The program helps with the cost of health care, but it does not cover all medical expenses or the cost of most long-term care. Online applications can be completed at www.ssa.gov.

Determines eligibility for Medicaid program based on income and resource guidelines. Medicaid pays for medical expenses of the permanently disabled, the blind, pregnant women, children and elderly. (*Special telephone assistance for low income families may be available through the Lifeline and Link-Up Plans. Contact your local telephone company for details.) For further assistance for Medicaid/FAMIS, or more information, please call: Medicaid/FAMIS Recipient Helpline: (804)786-6145 Medicaid/FAMIS Provider Helpline: (800)552-8627 Managed Care Helpline: (800)643-2273

Provides medical care and prescription drug assistance to those who are eligible.

Provides Social Security/Supplemental Security Income Benefits, processes claims for approval or denial, maintains beneficiary rolls, earnings records maintenance, and issues Social Security numbers/cards. Processes Medicare applications and answers questions regarding Medicare.

The Medical Assistance program (Medicaid) was established under Title XIX of the Federal Social Security Act to enable states to provide medical and health-related services for certain individuals and families with low incomes. The program is financed with state and federal funds. VDSS works in partnership with the Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS), the state agency responsible for the general administration of the Medicaid program in Virginia. Determination of eligibility for Medicaid and related social services is the responsibility of local departments of social services, under the direction of the VDSS. Local responsibilities include: - Determination of initial and continuing eligibility for medical assistance - Provision of related social services - Enrollment of eligible persons in the Medicaid program

Offers a program which pays for medical expenses of TANF recipients, the permanently disabled, the blind, pregnant women, children and elderly. (*Special telephone assistance for low income families may be available through the Lifeline and Link-Up Plans. Contact your local telephone company for details.) For more information, or assistance, please call: Medicaid Recipient Helpline: (804)786-6145 Toll-Free (Providers Only): (800)552-8627 Medallion (Managed Care) Helpline: (800)643-2273

Administers the social security retirement, disability and survivors benefit programs. We are also responsible for determining entitlement to Medicare and eligibility for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. SSI is a benefit program for the blind, disabled and those ages 65 or older and who have little or no income and resources. Clients may now apply online for certain benefits, see if they qualify, estimate future benefits, change address and/or phone number. Please see web site for more information.

Full or limited medical coverage for eligible individuals.

Assists low-income families with children up to age 6 and pregnant women with access to medical and dental services and act as a link to other human service organizations/providers in the NRV. Offers comprehensive case management in the home where children receive consistent and comprehensive care in a familiar setting. CHIP services, provided by a nurse and a home visitor team, include helping families make and keep appointments and follow physician recommendations, educational home visits, parenting education, helping families set and reach personal and family goals, transportation to medical and dental appointments, medical case management, and referrals to other community-based services to help meet the multifaceted needs of families. All services emphasize prevention and early intervention. This is not the state CHIP insurance, but will help families access Medicaid or FAMIS (state CHIP insurance). Not a substance abuse/ mental health provider but can connect families to those resources. Transports only if no other means available.

Administers the social security retirement, disability and survivors benefit programs. We are also responsible for determining entitlement to Medicare and eligibility for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. SSI is a benefit program for the blind, disabled and those ages 65 or older and who have little or no income and resources. Clients may now apply online for certain benefits, see if they qualify, estimate future benefits, change address and/or phone number. Please see web site for more information.

Medical assistance for blind, disabled, elderly, families with dependent children, pregnant women. Depending upon the category the recipient can be eligible for a variety of medical services including prescriptions, medical visits, hospitalization, payment of Medicare premiums, etc. Eligibility can be determined at the website. As of 7/1/06, Federal law requires all Medicaid applicants and recipients (upon annual renewal) to document their US Citizenship and identity.

The Workers' Compensation Program processes claims and monitors the payment of benefits to injured private-sector employees in the District of Columbia. The office mediates disputes between claimants and employers (or their insurance carriers), and monitors employers to ensure compliance with insurance coverage requirements. The program also administers the special/second injury fund, which provides benefits in cases of uninsured employers or in instances where an injury combines with a pre-existing disability to cause a substantially greater disability. The Workers' Comp office also approves lump-sum settlements, assesses penalties and fines for non-compliance with the law, and monitors vocational rehabilitation.

Provides partial income replacement for a limited period of time for eligible individuals who become unemployed. If you must use the telephone to file your claim, you may do so through one of our call centers, by dialing toll free: 1-866-832-2363. To Report Unemployment Insurance Fraud, please call: Toll-free UI Fraud: 800-782-4001

Determines eligibility for Medicaid program which pays for medical expenses of TANF recipients, the permanently disabled, the blind, pregnant women, children and elderly. (*Special telephone assistance for low income families may be available through the Lifeline and Link-Up Plans. Contact your local telephone company for details.) Medicaid Recipient Helpline: (804)786-6145 Managed Care Helpline: (800)643-2273 Medicaid Provider Helpline: (800)643-2273

Medicare is a health insurance program for people age 65 or older. Certain people younger than age 65 can qualify for Medicare, too, including those who have disabilities and those who have permanent kidney failure. The program helps with the cost of health care, but it does not cover all medical expenses or the cost of most long-term care.

FAMIS covers uninsured children under age 19 years whose family meets the income guidelines.

Provides partial income replacement for a limited period of time for eligible individuals who become unemployed. If you must use the telephone to file your claim, you may do so through one of our call centers, by dialing toll free: 1-866-832-2363. To Report Unemployment Insurance Fraud, please call: Toll-free UI Fraud: 800-782-4001

This screening tool provides a preliminary screening for financial assistance programs administered by the Virginia Department of Social Services. It does not confirm actual eligibility. For a final determination, you must complete an application for benefits and be interviewed at your local department of social services. An online application for most programs is also available at the website. People with existing cases with the Department of Social Services may also access information about their cases through the website. (https://commonhelp.virginia.gov/access/).

Provides medical care and prescription drug assistance to those who are eligible.

Provides assistance to individuals who have been in the US less than 8 months, are an entrant as a refugee, a child living with refugee parents or an Americasian.

FAMIS is Virginia's program that helps families provide health insurance to their children and pregnant women. Programs include FAMIS, FAMIS Moms, FAMIS Select, and Smiles for Children.