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Welcome to the official page of Virginia Medicaid! Your hub for healthcare solutions. Welcome to Virginia Medicaid's official page!

This page was created to connect, inform, and empower you on the transformative journey of innovative healthcare with Virginia Medicaid. Follow us as we navigate the path to health and well-being together. This account is run by the Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services. It is our duty to inform you that your personal privacy is important to us, and our privacy policy is clear: We do

not collect any personal information when you visit or become a fan of our page. Personal information is only collected if you send an email to a staff member. We reserve the right to delete any comments, posts, images, video, or other communication shared on our page. Comments, posts, images, videos, or other communication shared here containing any of the following elements is expressly prohibited, will be immediately deleted and the person or entity posting the content will be banned from using our page:

- profanity
- misinformation
- spam
- off-topic / irrelevant
- partisan content
- personal attacks
- promoting violence
- promoting illegal or questionable activities

By participating on this page, you are agreeing to abide by our page policy. If you violate our page policy, you will be banned from using our page. If you have any questions, comments, requests, or concerns please contact us at https://www.ask.vamedicaid.dmas.virginia.gov/ask-va-medicaid #/

05/26/2026

“Medicaid is saving my life!”

After being diagnosed with a chronic illness, Alex’s Medicaid coverage allows him to receive the care and medication he needs to continue a “good quality of life.”

“I am so very, very thankful and truly blessed!”

Let us know in the comments how Medicaid has impacted you, or someone you know!

05/21/2026

Summer weather can mean more time outside!

Sometimes certain insects such as ticks can be seen more often during this season. Here are some ways to keep yourself clear of ticks:

✅Wearing long clothing
✅Avoiding grassy areas of parks or trails
✅Taking a shower after being outside
✅Checking for possible ticks or bites on your body

To learn more about preventative care services offered by Cardinal Care, please visit www.dmas.virginia.gov/for-members/benefits-and-services/adult-preventive-services/

05/19/2026

📣 Pathways to Quality: Advancing Nursing Home Care for Better Outcomes

Pressure Ulcers Part 2: Moving to Prevention

Live Webinar: Tuesday, May 26, 2026, 12:30pm-2:30pm

Please join DMAS and VCU School of Gerontology for: Pressure Ulcers Part 2: Moving to Prevention, the second webinar in the Pathways to Quality: Advancing Nursing Home Care for Better Outcomes webinar series. This series is part of DMAS’s Nursing Facility Quality Improvement Program (NFQIP) and is designed to support Virginia nursing homes in making improvements in performance and quality metrics identified by the state.

✔ Interactive learning
✔ Practical care strategies
✔ Optional follow-up “Huddle-Up” session

✔ CEUs for nurses and NH Administrators

🔗 Register: https://form.jotform.com/260396693120155

🔗 For more information: https://tictoolkit.vcu.edu/learning-center/pathways/

05/14/2026

Are you interested in advancing your vision this summer? Do so while it’s healthy vision month! 👓

Virginia Medicaid covers routine eye exams and glasses for members. Make an appointment with your local eye doctor if you notice sudden vision changes.

To find a vision provider, please visit www.virginiamanagedcare.com/en/find-provider

05/11/2026

Cardinal Care wants to connect with you to make sure you are up to date with all updates. ✅

Use the checklist below to learn more about ways you can stay informed about all things Medicaid!

To learn more, visit coverva.dmas.virginia.gov/members/update-your-information/

05/07/2026

On Mother’s Day, we celebrate the love, resilience, and countless sacrifices that our mothers make every day. ❤️

This includes pregnant and new mothers that may experience symptoms of exhaustion or stress while caring for a child.

It’s important to support your loved ones by encouraging them to have a mental, physical, and emotional check-in with a medical provider.

Cardinal Care offers adult preventative and maternal/child health services for members. If you or your loved one is interested in learning more about helpful resources, please visit dmas.virginia.gov/for-members/benefits-and-services/maternal-and-child-health/

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05/05/2026

Calling all Central Virginia Cardinal Care Members! Open Enrollment for the Central Virginia Region has begun!

Once a year, you can change your health plan during open enrollment to fit your health needs.

If you’re interested in changing your health plan, make sure to complete the steps before your deadline, which is June 30th.

To learn more about Central Virginia open enrollment, visit www.virginiamanagedcare.com/en/open-enrollment

03/19/2026

📣 New Webinar Series for Virginia Nursing Home Teams

The DMAS Nursing Facility Quality Improvement Program is launching Pathways to Quality: Advancing Nursing Home Care for Better Outcomes, delivered in partnership with Virginia Commonwealth University Gerontology.

Join staff from nursing homes across Virginia to explore best practices for improving quality outcomes.

First session:
📅 March 24
Pressure Ulcers Part 1: Causes, Risk Factors, and Care Paths

🔗 Register:
https://tictoolkit.vcu.edu/learning-center/pathways/?from=hub

Open to CNAs, nurses, social workers, activities, dietary, housekeeping, administrators, and more

03/03/2026

“Medicaid saved my life.”

When Yvonne suffered a stroke, it was her niece Shelby that helped Yvonne enroll into Cardinal Care. Cardinal Care covered Yvonne’s hospital stay, as well as the medications she must take.

“Thank you, Cardinal Care,” Yvonne said. “You all saved my life.”

Let us know how Medicaid has impacted your life by commenting below!

03/02/2026

Governor Abigail Spanberger has appointed Steve Ford as Director of the Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS). Ford brings deep institutional knowledge and steady leadership to the role, having previously served in senior positions within DMAS, including Deputy Director and Division Director.

Over the course of his career at DMAS, Ford has led work on Medicaid policy development, reimbursement, eligibility, appeals, and budget-related decision making. He has extensive experience managing Medicaid financing, payment methodologies, and federal compliance, and has worked closely with the General Assembly and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services on complex programmatic and fiscal matters.

A seasoned public servant, Ford is widely respected across state government and among providers for his operational expertise and disciplined approach to managing one of the Commonwealth’s largest and most complex programs.

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