Virginia Medicaid
Virginia Medicaid, primarily branded as Cardinal Care, provides medical coverage to eligible Virginia residents, including low-income adults, children, pregnant women, seniors, and individuals with disabilities.
It covers essential health services like doctor visits, hospital care, prescriptions, mental health, and addiction treatment, plus vision and dental care.1
As of January 1, 2023, all Virginia Medicaid and FAMIS members are part of Cardinal Care, which combines fee-for-service and managed care into one unified program.
FAQ
What is the income limit for Medicaid in Virginia?
As Virginia has just expanded Medicaid coverage, eligibility for non-disabled adults now includes parents with incomes up to 138% of poverty. Children and pregnant women may qualify for coverage at higher income levels through FAMIS Plus and FAMIS MOMS.
| virginia MedicaidHousehold Size | 148% Child 0—18 | 205% Pregnant Women | 138% Adults 19—64 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1,968 | $2,727 | $1,835 |
| 2 | $2,669 | $3,697 | $2,489 |
| 3 | $3,369 | $4,667 | $3,142 |
| 4 | $4,070 | $5,638 | $3,795 |
| 5 | $4,771 | $6,608 | $4,448 |
| 6 | $5,471 | $7,578 | $5,101 |
| 7 | $6,172 | $8,549 | $5,755 |
| 8 | $6,872 | $9,519 | $6,408 |
FAMIS Plus is the name for Medicaid for children that covers children in families with income up to 148% of the poverty level. FAMIS MOMS covers uninsured pregnant women of any age with income up to 205%. Coverage lasts throughout the pregnancy and for one full year postpartum.
How do I apply for Medicaid in Virginia?
You can apply for Medicaid in Virginia through CommonHelp , the state’s official online portal for public assistance programs, including Medicaid.
Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services
Cover Virginia Call Center
(833) 522-5582
Sources & notes
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Footnotes
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Virginia is also expanding its Medicaid program to provide a comprehensive dental benefit to adults, for the first time, including checkups three times a year to prevent oral disease. ↩
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- Ada Hu