FAMIS is Virginia's program that helps working families provide health insurance to their children. FAMIS stands for Family Access to Medical Insurance Security. FAMIS was created for working families who do not have health insurance.
You pay based on your income and the number of children enrolled in the program.
The monthly fee is $15 for each child enrolled. That's only 50 cents a day.
The highest fee any family pays is $45 per month, which covers three or more children.
Some families may not pay a monthly fee.
What services are covered? Virginia's Health Insurance Programs, FAMIS and Medicaid, cover the following:
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It's easy to get more information about FAMIS. Start by exploring their website at www.famis.org/.
Or call:
1-866-87FAMIS (1-866-873-2647)
Need help with your application?? Call CHIP of Roanoke to receive help enrolling your children locally.
CHIP of Roanoke. Botetourt, Craig and Roanoke Counties and the cities of Roanoke and Salem (in partnership with the Carilion Pediatric Dental Program and the Kuumba Community Health and Wellness Center). Contact: Cyndy Williams (540) 857-6993, extension 130 or Julia Gatti, extension 101.