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Provides Family Access to Medical Insurance Program (FAMIS). Provides health coverage for children who have not had any health insurance coverage for 6 months. It is designed to cover children of working VA families who make too much money to qualify for Medicaid and not enough money to afford private health insurance. For more information on FAMIS, please call 1-855-242-8282.

Provides assistance for certain health care expenses to persons who meet eligibility criteria. Applicants have the right to file an application the same day they contact the agency and submit documents later.

Program pays for a variety of medical services, including prescription drugs, doctor visits, nursing facility care and hospital care.

There are several Medical Assistance Programs offered in Virginia. Each program covers different groups of people and each program has different eligibility requirements. When someone applies for Medical Assistance, they are screened for all possible programs based on your age, income, financial resources, and other information. To be eligible for a Medical Assistance Program, a person must meet the financial and non-financial eligibility conditions for that program. Medicaid programs include: *Children under age 19; *Parents and caretakers of dependent children; *Pregnant women; *Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients; * Adults aged 65 or older, blind or disabled (not receiving SSI); *Children or adults who need long term care in a facility or home or who need community based care (Waiver) services; *Medicare beneficiaries; *Plan First - People who need family planning services; *Breast and cervical cancer early detection program.

Comprehensive medical insurance for eligible children, including coverage for dental, vision, and preventative medical care; mental health and substance abuse services; physical, occupational, and speech therapy; and skilled nursing for special education students. MEDICAID assists pregnant women. FAMIS select helps families pay for private or employer-sponsored health insurance when at least one child is enrolled in FAMIS.

Offers a helpline that provides Medicaid Managed Care recipients with educational information and enrollment services in order to ensure that they understand their health care choices, benefits, and responsibilities. Also provides eligibility information.

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or "Disability" provides monthly payments to people who have a disability that stops or limits their ability to work.

There are several Medical Assistance Programs offered in Virginia. Each program covers different groups of people and each program has different eligibility requirements. Applications for Medical Assistance, screen for all possible programs based on age, income, financial resources, and other information. To be eligible for a Medical Assistance Program, people must meet the financial and non-financial eligibility conditions for that specific part of the program.

Offers medical assistance to the elderly, disabled, families with children and pregnant women. Includes the Family Access to Medical Insurance Program - FAMIS. For more information visit the Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) web site at www.dmas.state.va.us. (*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 about the Medicaid program, please call: Medicaid Recipient Helpline: (804)786-6145 Medicaid/FAMIS Provider Helpline: (800)552-8627 Medallion (Managed Care) Helpline: (800)643-2273

Medical assistance program to help defray the medical costs of families, children, and physically challenged individuals.

There are several Medical Assistance Programs offered in Virginia. Each program covers different groups of people and each program has different eligibility requirements. When you apply for Medical Assistance, you are screened for all possible programs based on your age, income, financial resources, and other information. To be eligible for a Medical Assistance Program, you must meet the financial and non-financial eligibility conditions for that program.

Provide social security and supplemental security income payments, Medicare, information, literature - available free. Purpose is administration of Social Security and Supplemental Security Income Programs.

Medicaid provides full or limited medical assistance to individuals based on need, age and disability.

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 web site.

Provides Family Access to Medical Insurance Security program (FAMIS). Provides health coverage for children who have not had any health insurance coverage for 6 months. Designed to cover children of working VA families who make too much money to qualify for Medicaid and too little to afford private health insurance. For more information on FAMIS, please call Toll-free: FAMIS (866)873-2647, M-F 8AM-7PM and Sa 9AM-12Noon.

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.) For more information on Medicaid, please call: Medicaid Recipient Helpline: (804)786-6145 Managed Care Helpline: (800)643-2273 Medicaid Provider Helpline: (800)643-2273

Residents may be eligible to receive assistance for medications, doctor's visits, nursing home placement, adult home placement, community based care and payment of Medicare premiums.

Provides health coverage for children who have not had any health insurance coverage for 4 months. Designed to cover children of working VA families who make too much money to qualify for Medicaid and too little to afford private health insurance.

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or “Disability” provides monthly payments to people who have a disability that stops or limits their ability to work.

Make direct payments to health care service provides for eligible individuals and families who are unable to pay for needed medical services.

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 more information about the Medicaid program, please call: Medicaid Recipient Helpline: (804)786-6145 Medicaid/FAMIS Provider Helpline: (800)552-8627 Medallion (Managed Care) Helpline: (800)643-2273

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.

FAMIS helps families provide health insurance to their children. FAMIS stands for Family Access to Medical Insurance Security. Covers uninsured children under age nineteen years whose family meets the income guidelines. FAMIS MOMS provides health care coverage for pregnant women. Good health care during pregnancy is important for you and the baby. Encourages pregnant women to get early and regular prenatal care to increase the likelihood for a healthy birth outcome. FAMIS Select helps families pay for private or employer sponsored health insurance. Offers families with children enrolled in FAMIS more health care coverage options. Allows families to choose between covering their children through FAMIS or through a private or employer sponsored health plan. Dental services for children enrolled in FAMIS or FAMIS Plus are provided through the Smiles For Children program. The Smiles For Children program encourages good dental health and recommends regular check-ups with your child's dentist.

Web-based program that allows Virginians to: * Screen for eligibility for Department of Social Services (DSS) benefits & services * Apply for benefits & services (including renewals) * Check status of benefits * Report changes to status * Access help 24/7 Provides ability to submit one application for assistance from multiple programs: * TANF Temporary Assistance for Needy Families * SNAP Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program * MA Medical Assistance * EA Energy Assistance * Child Care * Callers with Internet access - Provide with website address above * Callers without Internet access - Determine whether they meet income eligibility requirements listed below. If no, do not proceed to CommonHelp. If yes, may be eligible for assistance. Proceed to steps below. * Access CommonHelp website and perform eligibility pre-screening * When completed, inform caller whether may/may not be eligible * DO NOT complete application for caller * Refer caller to local Department of Social Services for further information * Enter contact as referrals for: CommonHelp, DSS-Specific Service (TANF, SNAP, Medicaid, etc.) and provide additional referrals as needed.

Virginia's program that helps families provide health insurance to their children. FAMIS stands for Family Access to Medical Insurance Security. Programs include: FAMIS the children's health insurance program for children and adolescents under the age of nineteen * FAMIS MOMS for pregnant women; and * FAMIS Select the insurance premium assistance program. Dental services for children enrolled in FAMIS or FAMIS Plus are provided through the Smiles For Children program. Encourages good dental health and recommends regular check-ups with your child's dentist.