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Protect the Well-Being of Your Child

If you meet the FAMIS income limits and are either a pregnant woman or have a child, we may have coverage for you. Apply for our FAMIS or FAMIS Moms programs to help protect your child’s future. FAMIS is for children, and FAMIS Moms is for pregnant women.


You Can Recover With Us

Many people across Virginia will or are currently struggling with substance addiction. Today, Virginia is addressing this issue through Addiction and Recovery Treatment Services (ARTS). ARTS provides treatment for those with substance use disorders.


Transportation is One of Your Medicaid Benefits. Let Us Give You a Ride!

As a CCC Plus member, your transportation to Medicaid services is covered by your health plan (or their transportation broker) if you do not have another way to get there. You can call Member Services to ask for the transportation phone number, or it may be listed on the back of your Member ID card.


Protect Your Smile: Know Your Dental Options

Medicaid dental services are limited to medically necessary emergency procedures for most adults. Health plans may offer added dental benefits above Medicaid.  Compare plans to see which benefits work best for you.  Call the Managed Care Helpline if you would like to change your plan.


Medicaid Benefits: We’ve Got You Covered!

Learn about the many benefits and services your Medicaid health coverage offers.  The complete list of benefits is located in your member handbook on your health plan's website.


Important Notice on DME Recall

On June 14th, 2021 the FDA announced that certain models of CPAP, BiPAP and ventilators from Philips Respironics were being recalled.  Philips is instructing any patient using an affected CPAP or BiPAP device, to discontinue use of the affected units and talk to your doctor.  Philips is instructing patients using an affected life-sustaining ventilator to continue treatment until they are able to discuss treatment options with their physician.