How to Apply

There are three easy ways to apply for FAMIS and FAMIS MOMS. You will need to complete a Health Insurance Application for Children and Pregnant Women. You may do this online, over the phone, or by mail or fax.

You will need to share information on who is in your family and your family's income.

Online

You can apply online! The application will take you about 20 minutes and can be completed from the privacy of home. When you complete the online application, you will need to print out a "FAMIS eApplication Cover Page," sign it (your signature is required), and mail or fax (see below) it in with any needed documents. Click here to start your application now.

Phone

You can also start your application over the phone. It will take under 10 minutes for most families. When you call, the FAMIS customer service representative will ask you questions about where you live, who is applying for health insurance, who lives in your house, and your family's income. The next business day a pre-filled application will be mailed to you. You will then need to review the application to make sure it is correct, complete any missing information, and sign it. You can return it in the postage paid envelope with any required documents or fax it (see below) to FAMIS. To begin an application over the phone, call toll-free: 1-866-87FAMIS (1-866-873-2647) TDD users ONLY call, 1-888-221-1590 8:00 am to 7:00 pm, Monday - Friday 9:00 am to 12:00 noon, Saturday Interpreters are available The FAMIS customer service representatives can: Begin your application Answer questions about the FAMIS programs Help you to enroll with a FAMIS provider in your area Tell you what services are covered Explain about co-payments

Mail or Fax

Applications can be downloaded from this site and mailed or faxed. Return your completed application with any required documents by mail to: FAMIS P.O. Box 1820 Richmond, VA 23218-1820 - or - For faster receipt, return your completed application with any required documents by fax: 1-888-221-9402