Virginia Medicaid offers access to medical services for eligible individuals and is managed by local departments of social or human services. To find out if you may be eligible, please contact Virginia CommonHelp at the information below.

• Online: Virginia CommonHelp
• Phone: 1-855-635-4370
• In Person: If you’re an Albemarle County resident, inquire in person during normal business hours.
  
  • Albemarle County Department of Social Services
    5th Street County Office Building
    1600 5th Street Ext, Suite A
    Charlottesville, VA 22902
    Phone: 434-972-4010
  • Hours: Monday – Friday, 8 am - 4:30 pm

For more information about the variety of health care insurance option in Virginia, visit Cover Virginia.

The Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) is the agency that administers Medicaid and the State Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) in Virginia.

There are several Medical Assistance Programs offered in Virginia. Each program covers different groups of people and has different eligibility criteria. When you apply for Medicaid, you are screened for all possible programs based on your age, income, and other personal data. To be eligible for a Medical Assistance Program, you must meet financial and non-financial criteria for that program.

Medicaid applications can take up to 45 days for determinations. Applications for disabled individuals who have not received a disability determination from the Social Security Administration may take longer than 45 days for determination.

It is necessary to provide all required verifications for your application to be evaluated.