News and Updates

It is important that every family in Virginia has enough money to meet their basic needs. The Department of Social Services can help struggling families through the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program. 

Through December 31, 2021, some Medicaid members are able to change their health plan for any reason. If you are eligible for this plan selection period, you should have received a yellow letter in the mail.

The FDA has approved the COVID-19 vaccine for children aged 5-11. You can now make sure your children are protected at school, during sports activities, and when they are spending time with friends. 

Having a health care plan that meets your needs is important. During Medicaid Open Enrollment you can change your health plan for any reason. For some Commonwealth Coordinated Care Plus members, open enrollment starts October 1 and ends December 31, 2021. For others, open enrollment starts November 1 and ends December 31, 2021. We will send you a letter by mail with your dates and plan selection packet.

Some Medicaid members recently received a letter from our agency with the title “Premium Payment (Capitation Fees) for Managed Care Organization and Estate Recovery.” We sent this letter in error. If you are a Medicaid member who received this letter and took steps to cancel your health coverage, please contact us right away. We want to help you restore your health care coverage.

Your prescription drugs are covered at no cost to you under your health plan. Learn the necessary requirements so that you can receive your authorized prescriptions with ease.

Going back to school looks a little different this year. As your children head back to school, Virginia Medicaid wants to help keep them protected by making sure they have quality health coverage.