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You may select Sentara Health Plans as your Virginia Medicaid or FAMIS plan provider when you apply. We have the following tips to help you get started.

When to Apply

  1. New to Medicaid
    Apply at any time of the year. Learn about information to prepare and how to apply.
  2. Enroll a Newborn
    Report the birth as quickly as possible to enroll.
  3. Switch to Sentara Health Plans
    You have the option to change to Sentara Health Plans during the first 90 days of Medicaid assignment. Current Medicaid members of a different health plan provider may change to Sentara Health Plans during the time of year called open enrollment. Learn how to switch

How to Apply

There are several ways to apply for Medicaid or FAMIS benefits in Virginia:


Switching to Sentara Health Plans is easy.

Call within 90 days of receiving your health plan assignment letter.

Virginia Medicaid Managed Care Helpline
1-800-643-2273 (TTY: 1-800-817-6608)
Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
virginiamanagedcare.com

How to Switch


Enroll a Newborn

Coverage for newborns is not automatic. Report the baby’s birth within 10 work days. The following options are available:

Information needed:

  • child's name
  • date of birth
  • sex
  • Medicaid ID number of newborn’s mother, if applicable