Covering Children and Pregnant Women
with Affordable Health Insurance
A Service of the Commonwealth of Virginia
You can apply online! The application will take you about 20 minutes and can be completed and submitted online. On the last page of the online application, all you need to do is: 1) enter your name correctly, 2) accept the Rights and Responsibilities and 3) click on the submit button. Your application will then be electronically signed and sent directly to FAMIS. You also have the option to scan and upload any needed documents using the member services section of this website or if you prefer, you can mail or fax them in. To begin an application online click on the "Apply Online' button.
FAMIS enrollees must renew their coverage every year. When it is time you can also renew your children’s coverage online. Once you receive your renewal letter, just visit the Renewing Coverage page or click here.
Click here to start your application now.
Toll Free: 1-866-87FAMIS (1-866-873-2647) • TDD: 1-888-221-1590 • Fax: 1-888-221-9402
8:00 am to 7:00 pm Monday - Friday
9:00 am to 12:00 pm Saturday
Translation services are also available
or contact your local Department of Social Services.