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Virginia Family Access to Medical Insurance Security (FAMIS) and FAMIS MOMS
To be eligible for this benefit program, you must be a resident of Virginia and meet all of the following:
- Either 18 years of age and under or a primary care giver with a child(ren) 18 years of age and under, and
- A U.S. Citizen, National, or a Non-Citizen legally admitted into the U.S, and
- Uninsured (and ineligible for Medicaid).
In order to qualify, you must have an annual household income (before taxes) that is below the following amounts:
| Household Size* | Maximum Income Level (Per Year) |
|---|---|
| 1 | $30,120 |
| 2 | $40,880 |
| 3 | $51,640 |
| 4 | $62,400 |
| 5 | $73,160 |
| 6 | $83,920 |
| 7 | $94,680 |
| 8 | $105,440 |
Applying for FAMIS is quick and easy. Families may either:
1) Call the FAMIS Central Processing Unit to apply right over the phone, or
2) Go online to FAMIS Application-Instructions, or
3) Apply at their local Department of Social Services
Families or pregnant women wishing to apply at the FAMIS Central Processing Unit can do so by dialing the toll free number 1-866-873-2647, or by going online to: FAMIS.
Mailed or faxed applications are also acceptable. Faxed applications can be sent to 1-888-221-9402. Mailed applications can be sent to P.O. Box 1820, Richmond, VA 23218-1820.
If you would like to print an application to fill-out and return, go to the How to Apply page.
Families and pregnant women may also apply for FAMIS/FAMIS MOMS - through their local Department of Social Services. Applications may be mailed in, or taken in person to the Social Services office. For a listing of your local Department of Social Services, please visit the Find Your Local Department page.
Some families may also have the option of applying for FAMIS with the assistance of a community outreach project. Click here for the listing of community outreach projects on the Find Your Local Department page.
For more information visit the Cover Virginia website.
Families can speak with a representative who will begin the
enrollment process over the phone.
Call center hours are 8
a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday - Friday ; 9 a.m. to 12 noon Saturday
TDD users ONLY call:
1-888-221-1590
Interpreters are available.
Mailed applications can be sent to:
FAMIS
P.O. Box 1820
Richmond, VA 23218-1820
