FAMIS (Family Access to Medical Insurance Security) MOMS

Program Description

Provides health care coverage during pregnancy and for two months following the end of pregnancy.

Application do not require a face-to-face interview. Mail-in and faxed applications are accepted. Interested persons can get an applications by visiting or calling the office.

Services covered:

  • Prescription drugs
  • Physicians visits
  • In-patient and out-patient hospital care
  • Preventive care
  • Dental Services (effective 3/1/15)

Eligibility

  • Virginia resident
  • U.S. citizen or legal immigrant
  • Currently pregnant or within the 60 day period after pregnancy ends
  • Applicant does not have other insurance

FAMIS MOMS Family Income Limits*

Household Size Maximum Monthly Gross Income**
2 $3,525
3 $4,442
4 $5,359
5 $6,275
6 $7,192
7 $8,109
8 $9,025
Each additional $917

Effective January 2026

*Includes 5% standard disregard
**Gross income is before taxes and deductions
***Count unborn children as additional family members

Ways to Apply

Via Arlington County DHS

  1. Apply in person, or mail your application to:
    Arlington County Department of Human Services
    2100 Washington Boulevard, 1st Floor
    Arlington, VA 22204
  2. To have an application mailed to you, call 703-228-1350.
  3. You can also fax your completed application to 703-228-1011.

Via CommonHelp

  1. Apply online via CommonHelp - https://commonhelp.virginia.gov/access/

Via Phone

  1. Apply via the phone by calling 1-855-242-8282.

Documents Required

  • Cover Virginia Application for Health Coverage & Help Paying Costs
  • Social Security Number or proof of application
  • If not born in the United States, front and back of Immigration documents, Alien registration card, I-94 or Passport
  • Proof of income and that of spouse, if applicable