To be eligible for Virginia Medicaid, you must be a resident of the state of Virginia, a U.S. national, citizen, permanent resident, or legal alien, in need of health care/insurance assistance, whose financial situation would be characterized as low income or very low income. You must also be one of the following:
In order to qualify, you must have an annual household income (before taxes) that is below the following amounts:
Household Size* | Maximum Income Level (Per Year) |
---|---|
1 | $20,030 |
2 | $27,186 |
3 | $34,341 |
4 | $41,496 |
5 | $48,652 |
6 | $55,807 |
7 | $62,963 |
8 | $70,118 |
Income guidelines are effective January 18, 2022 and are updated on the Cover Virginia website - this site includes other programs available within Virginia Medicaid and their associated income limits.
Individuals or families may apply for Medicaid online or through their local Department of Social Services, as well as by calling Cover Virginia at 1-855-242-8282. Aged, blind or disabled individuals or married couples may apply for Medicaid online by using CommonHelp.
Paper applications may be downloaded.
Families applying for their children may download the Health Insurance for Children and Pregnant Women form.
Paper application forms may be mailed or taken in person to the local Social Services office.
To learn more, please visit the Virginia Medicaid website.
Or you can contact your local Department of Social Services office