According to the CDC, nearly 45% of children under the age of 18 are covered by public health insurance. Sadly, this means that more than 1.2 million children in the United States are still uninsured. Virginia Medicaid offers low and no cost health coverage for Virginia's children. Help us spread the word.
Health Care for Children
Do Your Children Have Health Insurance?
The 2023-24 school year is here! Protect your children with quality health coverage as they return to school. Virginia Medicaid offers affordable health care for children and families at low or no cost.
Support Your Family With Your Coverage
If you are enrolled in the FAMIS MOMS program, your baby will automatically be eligible for health insurance for the first year of life. Report the birth of your child to Cover Virginia to start coverage and protect your child’s future.
Virginia Medicaid: Do Your Children Qualify?
Virginia Medicaid provides quality low-cost and no-cost health coverage for children. Eligibility is typically based on income and family size.
Do Your Children Have Health Insurance?
The 2022-23 school year is almost here, and that means your children are going to be out exploring the world. Protect your children with quality health coverage as they get back out there. Virginia Medicaid offers affordable health care for children through the Family Access to Medical Insurance Security plan, also known as FAMIS, at low to no cost.
Protect Yourself and Your Baby: Find Out if you Qualify for Virginia Medicaid
Expecting mothers in Virginia have access to quality, no-cost health insurance. Eligibility is typically based on income and family size. Discover what health benefits you may qualify for by using CoverVA’s quick and easy Eligibility Screening Tool or by finding additional eligibility information on Virginia’s FAMIS MOMS page.
Medicaid Offers New Behavioral Health Services for Youth
Keeping our youth healthy – both physically and mentally – is a top priority for us. That is why we recently expanded our coverage to add new behavioral health (or mental health) services for youth ages 11-18. These new services offer community-based programs and family support while keeping youth at home and in school.
Important COVID-19 Vaccine Update: The FDA Approves Vaccine for Children Ages 5 - 11
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.
High-Quality Care is Important to a Child's Success
High-quality child care programs are linked to greater achievement and success in a child’s life. They are also necessary for many Virginia families in which parents or guardians work during the day. ChildCareVA has a search tool and resources to help you find the child care that is right for your family.
Make Sure Your Children Have Health Coverage This School Year
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.