400,000 Virginians Enrolled in Health Coverage Through Medicaid Expansion
"We could never envision that we would reach this milestone amid a historic health emergency, but the timing is a reminder of the importance of state leaders' decision to expand this vital program," said DMAS Director Karen Kimsey. "Medicaid is an essential tool in the Commonwealth's response to COVID-19. Thousands of individuals are experiencing the loss of employment and insurance, and we want them to know that we are here to help them access health care during this critical time."More adults in Virginia now have access to quality, low-cost and no-cost health insurance. Virginians aged 19-64 can submit an application at any time of the year to get the health care they need so they don't have to worry about getting sick or having an accident.
If you think you might be eligible for the New Health Coverage for Adults, take a look at the information on this page to find out more
about it. You can check to see if you or other members of your family might qualify for health coverage by answering five questions about
your income and family size using the Screening Tool. If it looks like you or anyone in your family may be eligible, please apply!
You can apply for health coverage in any of the following ways:
- Call the Cover Virginia Call Center at 1-855-242-8282 (TDD: 1-888-221-1590) to apply on the phone Mon - Fri: 8:00 am to 7:00 pm and Sat: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
- Complete an online application at www.commonhelp.virginia.gov
- Complete an online application at The Health Insurance Marketplace: www.healthcare.gov
- Mail or drop off a paper [PDF] English application [PDF] Spanish application) to your local Department of Social Services (Mailing may take longer than other methods of applying). Find your nearest local department of social services by visiting: http://www.dss.virginia.gov/localagency/
- Call the Virginia Department of Social Services Enterprise Call Center at 1-855-635-4370 (If you also want to apply for other benefits)
You may be eligible if you make less than:
| Family Size | Monthly* | Yearly* |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1,469 | $17,609 |
| 2 | $1,983 | $23,792 |
| 3 | $2,499 | $29,974 |
| 4 | $3,014 | $36,156 |
| 5 | $3,529 | $42,339 |
| 6 | $4,044 | $48,521 |
| 7 | $4,560 | $54,704 |
| 8 | $5,074 | $60,886 |
| Each additional | $516 | $6,183 |
Do you qualify for health benefits?
Check out the Eligibility Screening Tool to see if you may be eligible.*
*This tool is only for the purpose of estimating eligibility. Actual eligibility cannot be determined until the time when you apply.
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