 Insurance Information for
Virginians
In Virginia, the State Corporation
Commission’s Bureau of Insurance (BOI) has many free brochures
online and by mail. Get the Virginia Health Insurance Guide as well as
a list of companies offering individual health coverage in
Virginia, tips on buying insurance, help understanding coverage,
information on appealing a denial of coverage, and more. On
the
web or by calling 800-552-7945.
 Birth-Related
Neurological Injury
Compensation Program
Helps
parents of babies born with serious birth-related neurological injuries
care for these children for life including coverage of medically
necessary expenses, hospital expenses, rehabilitation expenses, in-home
nursing care and more. On the web or by calling 804-330-2471
Low Income Health Insurance
Information about three Virginia
health insurance programs:
FAMIS - the Children's Health Insurance Program, FAMIS MOMS - for
pregnant women; and Smiles For Children - a dental program. Available in English or Spanish. On the web
or by calling 866-873-2647
Medicaid - Official Site
Medicaid
pays for medical assistance for certain individuals and
families with low incomes and resources. Jointly funded by the Federal
and State governments, Medicaid is the
largest source of funding for medical and health-related services for
people
with limited income. On the web or by calling 877-267-2323
Medicaid - VA
Dept of Social Services
To see if you are eligible for Medicaid,
contact your local Department of Social Services. Find
your local DSS Office by clicking or by calling 800-230-6977
Medicaid in Virginia
A PDF of the Virginia Medicaid Program At A Glance which provides good basic information from the Virginia Department of Medical Assistance. For people already receiving Medicaid, you can
get answers about Medicaid by calling 804-786-6145
Insurance Complaints
In Virginia, the State Corporation
Commission’s Bureau of Insurance (BOI) deals with individual
consumer inquiries and complaints. You can file your
complaint
about an insurance company, managed health insurance plan, or
agent online or by mail. To contact the
BOI, click or
call 800-552-7945.
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