Virginia MedicaidOverview
Learn more about Virginia’s Maternal and Child Health (MCH) programs, which include Family Access to Medical Insurance Security (FAMIS), Medicaid for Children, Medicaid for Pregnant Women, FAMIS MOMS, and FAMIS Prenatal Coverage.
Maternal Cardiovascular “Ask About Aspirin” Campaign
Virginia Medicaid (DMAS) launched a new initiative on ‘Maternal Cardiovascular Wellness’. As part of this initiative, DMAS will encourage members to speak with their providers about taking aspirin.
Learn more here about the Ask About Aspirin campaign.
New 12-Months Continuous Coverage for Children
Effective January 1, 2024, Virginia Medicaid and FAMIS provide 12-months of continuous coverage to children under 19. This means that the coverage is protected and cannot be reduced or ended during that period, with limited exceptions. An annual renewal, or re-evaluation of eligibility, is conducted at the end of the continuous coverage period and a new 12-month coverage period will be granted if the child remains eligible.
Learn more about what has changed, the exceptions, and how this benefits Virginians in this flyer.
12-Months Postpartum Continuous Coverage
Medicaid and FAMIS MOMS members now receive guaranteed health coverage for 12 months following pregnancy. The expanded coverage enables new parents to receive critical postpartum care, an important step to improving health outcomes for birthing people and babies.
Lunch and Learn Series
Maternal Cardiovascular Health
The Office of the Secretary of Health and Human Resources convened another "Lunch and Learn" session, this time focusing on Maternal Cardiovascular Health. Many attendees from various stakeholder groups in the Commonwealth heard from the new Health and Human Services Secretary, Janet Kelly, and industry experts on Maternal Cardiovascular health services available in Virginia.
Maternal Mental Health
The Office of the Secretary of Health and Human Resources convened a Maternal Mental Health Lunch and Learn to continue the Administration’s efforts in making maternal health a priority. Over 150 attendees from various stakeholder groups in the Commonwealth heard from industry experts on existing maternal mental health services available in Virginia to address maternal mental health. You can view the Lunch and Learn video below...
Visit the Health and Human Resources website to learn more