Department of Medical Assistance Services
Board of Medical Assistance Services
Family Access to Medical Insurance Security (FAMIS)Plan
[12 VAC 30 ‑ 141]
Chapter Information
| Description | This Chapter establishes the new Title XXI child health insurance program for the Commonwealth. |
| State Authority | COV 32.1-351 et seq et seq. |
| Federal Authority | Title XXI to the Social Security Act |
| Exempt from APA | No, changes to this chapter are subject to the Administrative Process Act and the standard executive branch review process. |
| Text of Regulation | Link to Virginia Administrative Code |
| Goals of Regulation | None entered |
| Meetings |
Contact Information
| Name / Title: | Emily McClellan / Regulatory Supervisor |
| Address: |
Policy Division, DMAS 600 E. Broad Street, Suite 1300 Richmond, VA 23219 |
| Email Address: | Emily.McClellan@DMAS.Virginia.gov |
| Telephone: | (804)371-4300 FAX: (804)786-1680 TDD: ()- |
| Current Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| FAMIS and FAMIS MOMS Periodic Review | NOIRA | Stage complete. Comment period ended 2/8/2017. |
| CH 0141 FAMIS MOMS Eligiblity for State Employees | Proposed | Comment period is underway and will end on 7/28/2017. |
| Past Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| FAMIS Behavioral Therapy | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 9/21/2016. |
| FAMIS Eligibility for Children of State Employees | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 6/29/2016. |
| Family Access to Medical Insurance Security (FAMIS) Program Uninsured Waiting Period Elimination | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 7/3/2014. |
| Repeal MEDALLION Primary Care Case Management Program | Fast-Track | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 3/28/2014. |
| Coverage of Lawfully Residing Pregnant Women and Children | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 7/17/2013. |
| Deeming Newborns of FAMIS and FAMIS MOMS | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 1/5/2011. |
| CHIPRA -- No Co-Pays for Pregnancy-Related Services | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 7/1/2010. |
| CHIPRA Deemed Newborns of FAMIS Enrollees | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 3/17/2010. |
| FAMIS Citizenship/Nationality Documentaiton | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 1/1/2010. |
| CHIPRA FAMIS Managed Care | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 9/16/2009. |
| Expand Eligibility for FAMIS MOMS | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 7/1/2009. |
| MCHIP Coverage for FAMIS Newborns | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 5/13/2009. |
| Attorney General Regulatory Reform Task Force Changes | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 4/15/2009. |
| Expand FAMIS MOMS eligibility | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 7/1/2007. |
| FAMIS MOMS | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 1/10/2007. |
| FAMIS Select premium assistance program | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 9/6/2006. |
| Prior Authorization for Dental Services | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 7/1/2006. |
| Medicaid and FAMIS Prior Authorization | Fast-Track | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 7/3/2006. |
| Exclusion of Birth Injury Fund Participants from Medicaid and FAMIS Managed Care | Fast-Track | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 3/11/2006. |
| Utilization Review of High Drug Thresholds for FAMIS | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 7/1/2005. |
| Pediatric Dental Program | Emergency/NOIRA | Stage complete. Emergency regulation expired on 6/30/2006. |
| FAMIS | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 8/1/2003. |
| Family Access to Medical Insurance Security Plan (FAMIS) | Proposed | Stage withdrawn on 6/13/2002 before the Governor's office completed its review. |
| Withdrawn Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| FAMIS MOMS Federal Poverty Level Change | Fast-Track | Stage withdrawn on 6/14/2013 before the Governor's office completed its review. |
| Federal Updates to FAMIS MOMS and FAMIS Select Waiver regulations | NOIRA | Stage withdrawn on 7/15/2010 before the Governor's office completed its review. |
| CH 0141 FAMIS Citizenship/Nationality Documentation | - | |
| Pediatric Dental Program | Proposed | Stage withdrawn on 11/3/2005 before DPB completed its review. |
| FAMIS | Emergency | Stage withdrawn on 4/9/2007 after submission to the Registrar. |