Medicaid for Women Who Are Pregnant

Program Description

Provides medical insurance for women who are pregnant and have low-income. Program may cover:

• Prescription drugs
• Physician visits
• Inpatient and outpatient hospital care
• Preventive care

Eligibility

• U.S. Resident or legal immigrant
• Virginia resident
• Medically confirmed pregnancy or be within 60 days after the pregnancy ends
• Social Security number or proof of application
• Assign all rights to medical support, which mean that any reimbursements from applicants private health insurance must be paid to the Department of Medical Assistance (DMAS)
• Income and the income of anyone living with applicant who is legally responsible for applicants support must be verified

Income Limits

Income Guidelines as of January 2026. *Includes 5% FPL Disregard.

Ways to Apply

Via Cover Virginia

1. Call Cover Virginia at 855-242-8282 (TTY: 1-888-221-1590).

Via Arlington County DHS

1. Apply in person, or mail your application to:
   Arlington County Department of Human Services
   Community Assistance Bureau
   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 and documents to 703-228-1011
   
   

Documents Required

1. Complete Health Insurance for Children and Pregnant Women Application
2. Social Security Number or proof of application
3. If applicant was born in the U.S., original birth certificate or U.S. Passport
4. If applicant not born in the U.S., front and back of Immigration documents, Alien registration card, I-94 or Passport
5. Copy of health insurance cards, if applicable
6. Written proof of pregnancy signed by an M.D., R.N., or Medical Practitioner
7. Proof of income and that of spouse, if applicable