FAMIS MOMS

The FAMIS MOMS program provides health care coverage for pregnant women. Good health care during pregnancy is important for you and the baby. FAMIS MOMS encourages pregnant women to get early and regular prenatal care to increase the likelihood for a healthy birth outcome.

To be eligible for FAMIS MOMS you should:

• Currently be uninsured,
• Have a medically confirmed pregnancy or be within the sixty-day period after your pregnancy ends,
• Be a resident of Virginia,
• Be a U.S. citizen or a qualified legal immigrant,
• Not have access to a state employee health plan, and
• Meet family income guidelines.

FAMIS MOMS Income Limits * Effective July 1, 2009
Family Size **	Income Limits
	Year	Month
2	$29,140	$2,429
3	$36,620	$3,052
4	$44,100	$3,675
5	$51,580	$4,299
6	$59,060	$4,922
7	$66,540	$5,545
8	$74,020	$6,169
Each additional family member	$7,480	$624

Income limits are adjusted annually.
* based on income before taxes (some income may be excluded and certain deductions may apply)
** count the unborn child/ren as additional family members

Women not eligible for FAMIS MOMS, may be eligible for Medicaid for Pregnant Women or Emergency Services Medicaid.

Benefits

When you are an enrollee of FAMIS MOMS, you get comprehensive health care benefits during your pregnancy and for two months following the end of your pregnancy. FAMIS MOMS also has a special program for women with high risk pregnancies.

Your health care services are provided through MCOs (managed care organizations) or fee-for-service, depending on where you live. Please refer to the Health Plan Information page for more information about how members of the FAMIS programs receive their benefits.

View the FAMIS MOMS Member Handbook for more information about the benefits and health plan information associated with FAMIS MOMS.

Cost

Just like FAMIS, with FAMIS MOMS there are no enrollment fees or monthly premiums. Also there are no co-pays for pregnancy related services.

Newborn Enrollment

Once your baby is born, your baby will not be automatically enrolled into the FAMIS, FAMIS Plus or Medicaid program. You must apply for the baby’s coverage. A signed application must be received in the birth month or within the three months following the month the baby is born to ensure that birth-related expenses will be covered if the baby is found eligible. See how to apply for FAMIS MOMS and for newborn coverage below.

Three Easy Ways to Apply

1. Call FAMIS toll-free, 1-866-87FAMIS (1-866-873-2647), or
2. Use our online application, or
3. Mail or fax the application to FAMIS or drop it off at your local department of Social Services.
   
   
   Return your completed application by mail to:
   FAMIS
   P.O. Box 1820
   Richmond, VA 23218-1820
   
   Return your completed application by fax to:
   1-888-221-9402

Preventive Care

Preventive care for you and your baby are important. Please visit our Staying Healthy section where you will find recommendations for a healthy pregnancy.