Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services

https://www.dmas.virginia.gov/for-applicants/applying-for-medicaid/

Virginia Medicaid and Family Assess to Medicaid Insurance Security (FAMIS) programs, jointly called Cardinal Care, provide high-quality health care coverage, disability services, and long-term services and supports to eligible individuals. Cardinal Care offers both full-benefit programs and limit-benefit programs. To find out more about who Cardinal care covers visit Medicaid / FAMIS Enrollment.

Eligibility is based on many factors, such as age, disability status, income, and, for certain groups, resources, and may change as your circumstances change. Learn more about the requirements for different groups on the Coverage for Children, Coverage for Adults, and Coverage for Pregnant Individuals pages.  

Eligibility is complicated and additional special rules apply to certain groups, such as individuals seeking long-term services and supports. It is important to apply to make sure you get a full review.

Even if you are not eligible, you may be able to get coverage through Virginia’s Insurance Marketplace, for more information visit marketplace.virginia.gov.

Apply in one of these ways:

• Apply online at commonhelp.virginia.gov.
  Call the Cover Virginia Call Center Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 1-855-242-8282 (TTY: 1-888-221-1590).

• Mail or drop off a paper application to your local Department of Social Services (DSS). Mailing may take longer than other ways of applying. To find your local DSS, go to dss.virginia.gov/localagency/index.cgi.

  • All application forms are available at Applications | CoverVA.

• Apply online at the Virginia's Insurance Marketplace at marketplace.virginia.gov. Your eligibility for Medicaid and Marketplace Insurance will be reviewed. 

• If you also want to apply for Medicaid and other benefits at the same time, you can apply online at commonhelp.virginia.gov, or call the Virginia Department of Social Services Enterprise Call Center at 1-855-635-4370.

Learn more on how to apply and how to get help at How to Apply | CoverVA.