Virginia Medicaid Famis
The Virginia Medicaid Program Covers VA residents who qualify and apply.
In Virginia, Children's Health Insurance includes Medicaid and Family Access to Medical Insurance Security
(FAMIS) and is available through a single application. Children will be covered by Medicaid if the family's income
meets the Medicaid income requirements. Children who are not eligible for Medicaid and who meet the FAMIS
eligibility requirements will be covered by FAMIS.
The Medical Assistance program (Medicaid) was established under Title XIX of the Social Security Act to enable
states to provide medical care for public assistance recipients and medically needy persons (i.e. persons of low
income who can meet their maintenance needs but have insufficient income to provide the cost of medical care). The
program is financed by state and federal funds.
In Virginia, Children's Health Insurance includes Medicaid and Family Access to Medical Insurance Security
(FAMIS) and is available through a single application. Children will be covered by Medicaid if the family's income
meets the Medicaid income requirements. Children who are not eligible for Medicaid and who meet the FAMIS
eligibility requirements will be covered by FAMIS.
What Virginia Medicaid Covers
For individuals who meet income and resource limits for full coverage, Medicaid covers a comprehensive range of
services, including hospital care, doctor's visits, prescriptions, mental health services, and rehabilitative
services. An individual may be covered by other health insurance and be eligible for Medicaid. Medicaid will cover
the cost of care not covered by the other plan and may cover the cost of employer-sponsored health insurance for
eligible individuals.
Virginia Medicaid covers the Medicare premiums, copayments, and deductibles for individuals who are eligible for
full Medicaid coverage and who also have Medicare. Individuals with Medicare Part A whose income and resources are
over the limit for full Virginia Medicaid coverage may still be eligible for limited coverage.
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