Medicaid in Five States

The Insurance Blog Week in Review gives you a quick and easy way to get a summary of all the blogs that appeared here in the past seven days. This time, there is information about the Medicaid programs in Texas, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia. South Carolina Medicaid Programs for Women This blog focuses on the portions of the Medicaid programs that cover the health care needs of women in South Carolina. The main Medicaid program provides that coverage. So does the Optional Coverage for Women and Infants (OCWI) program. There is also a Family Planning Waiver … Continue reading

Medicaid and FAMIS MOMS Covers Pregnant Women in Virginia

The Medicaid program in each and every state is designed to cover low income women who are pregnant. In Virginia, the main Medicaid program will provide that coverage. There is also a FAMIS MOMS program that can help those who do not qualify for the main Medicaid program. Medicaid is a public, or government run, form of health insurance. It provides coverage to individuals and families who are low income, and who cannot afford to purchase a health plan from a private insurance company. Medicaid is funded, in part, by the federal government. It is also partially funded by the … Continue reading

FAMIS and FAMIS Plus Covers Children in Virginia

The Medicaid programs in every state have a portion that is designed to cover the health care needs of children. Two programs in Virginia, called FAMIS and FAMIS Plus, will cover children who are under the age of 18 or 19. There is a lot of information about these programs on the Virginia Medicaid website. Medicaid is a public, or government run, form of health insurance. It is designed to provide individuals and families who are low income with health insurance coverage. Often, this group is not able to afford to purchase a health plan from a private insurance company. … Continue reading

Medicaid in Virginia has Many Levels

Every state has its own Medicaid program. In Virginia, the Medicaid program has three different levels of benefits. In addition to the Medicaid program, there is also a program called FAMIS that might be helpful. Both are Medical Assistance Programs. Medicaid is a public, or government run, form of health insurance coverage. It is designed to provide health insurance coverage for individuals and families who are low-income, and who cannot afford to purchase a health plan from a private insurance company. Medicaid is funded, in part, by the federal government. It is also funded, in part, by the government of … Continue reading