Facts About the Sentara Health Plan

  • Sentara Health Plans Vantage HMO is a regional offering available to Commonwealth of Virginia and The Local Choice1 employees.
  • Open Access style means you do not need referrals to seek care from a specialist.
  • Medical, prescription drug, expanded dental and vision benefits are conveniently packaged in one plan for one price.
  • It's an affordable, low cost plan. Check out the COVA employee contributions.
  • Great network of participating providers in the Sentara Health Plans Vantage network throughout Virginia and northeastern North Carolina. Even lower copayments at Tier 1 providers!
  • You must live or work in the greater Hampton Roads Region or on the Eastern Shore.
  • Enroll during your annual election period or during a special enrollment period following a qualifying life event.

Key Features

✔ Comprehensive benefits

Medical, expanded dental, vision, hearing and prescription drugs for one low premium and preventive care is covered at 100%.

✔ Low copayments on doctor and specialist visits


Access care through a physician designated as Tier 1 for the COVA and TLC benefit program and pay as little as a $10 or $20 copayment per visit.

✔ Coverage for out-of-area dependent children

Out-of-area dependent children can also have coverage. Download the Out of Area Dependent Form

✔ Low deductibles

Annual medical deductibles of $200 for individual and $400 for family, and for most services the deductible may not apply.

✔ No referrals required

You are not required to select a primary care physician (PCP) and you do not need referrals for specialist care. Sentara Health Plans encourages, but does not require a PCP relationship.

✔ Additional support for your health

Learn more about a variety of programs to help support your health.

✔ Disease management with financial incentives

Receive financial incentives when you enroll in disease management programs for asthma/COPD, diabetes, or hypertension.

✔ Access to top-quality providers

Sentara Health Plans Vantage network features top quality providers all across Virginia and northeastern North Carolina.

✔ Dedicated Member Services

A Virginia-based Member Services team just for you. Contact the team for any of your health plan questions.

1The Local Choice employers must have selected Sentara Health Plans as an option.