Children’s Health Insurance
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.
You may use the state’s online screening tool to help determine whether you are eligible for Medicaid or children's health insurance, but the final decision must be made by an eligibility worker.
FAMIS Plus - This program is available at the local Social Service Office. It is medical coverage for children 6-19 whose income does not exceed 133 percent of federal proverty level. For more information on Virginia's Child Health Insurance Program/FAMIS Plus, contact Kimberly Owens, Kowens@james-city.va.us, phone number 259-3179.
FAMIS - Medical Assistance for uninsured children. Applications can be filed at local social services office or by calling FAMIS office 1-866-873-2647 or 1-866-87-FAMIS. Eligibility is based on a family's income.
FAMIS is Virginia's health insurance program for children. It makes health care affordable for children of eligible families. FAMIS covers all the medical care growing children need to avoid getting sick, plus the medical care that will help them get better if they do get sick or get hurt.
Children may be eligible if they:
- Live in Virginia
- Are under age 19
- Don't have health insurance now and haven't had it in the past 4 months (some exceptions apply)
- Are not eligible for the Virginia state employee health insurance plan
- Are not eligible for FAMIS Plus (also known as Medicaid)
- Live in families meeting FAMIS income guidelines
- Are United States citizens or qualified aliens
For each additional family member add $6,960 (Year) and $580 (Month) For more information, contact Kimberly Owens, Kowens@james-city.va.us, phone number 259-3179.
FAMIS Moms - program povides health care coverage for pregnant women. Good health care during pregnancy is important for you and the baby. FAMIS MOMS encourages pregnant women to get early and regular prenatal care to increase the likelihood for a healthy birth outcome.
To be eligible for FAMIS MOMS, you should:
- Currently be uninsured,
- Have a medically confirmed pregnancy or be within the sixty-day period after your pregnancy ends,
- Be a resident of Virginia,
- Be a U.S. citizen or a qualified legal immigrant,
- Not have access to a state employee health plan, and
- Meet family income guidelines.
* based on income before taxes (some income may be excluded and certain deductions may apply)
** count the unborn child/ren as additional family members
Women not eligible for FAMIS MOMS, may be eligible for Medicaid for Pregnant Women or Emergency Services Medicaid.
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