Health
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Tell us more about what you need. We answer first, then show the programs that fit, then ask a few questions to narrow it down.
Programs in Virginia
Virginia programs for this kind of help. Each agency decides who qualifies.
Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services
Medical Assistance
Virginia Medicaid covers health care for eligible residents.
Ways to apply:OnlinePhonePaperIn person
Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services
Family Access to Medical Insurance Security Plan
In Virginia, CHIP is called FAMIS.
FAMIS provides health coverage for eligible children and pregnant people.
Ways to apply:OnlinePhonePaperIn person
Virginia State Corporation Commission
Virginia's Insurance Marketplace
Virginia's Insurance Marketplace lets residents compare and enroll in private health plans and check eligibility for financial help.
Ways to apply:OnlinePhoneIn person
Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
Behavioral Health Services
DBHDS oversees community services for mental health and substance use needs through local providers.
Ways to apply:PhoneIn person
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal programs
These work the same in every state. Each agency decides who qualifies.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Medicare
Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.
Most people sign up through Social Security, online at SSA.gov or by phone. Medicare.gov compares plans.
Social Security Administration
Extra Help with Medicare drug costs
Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.
Apply online at SSA.gov or call Social Security. People with Medicaid or SSI may get it without applying.
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
VA health care
Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.
Apply online at VA.gov, by phone, by mail, or in person at a VA medical center.
Checked on October 9, 2026
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