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 |
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FAMIS MOMS - Remove Third Trimester Managed Care Exclusion | Fast-Track | DPB review in progress. |
FAMIS and FAMIS MOMS Periodic Review | Proposed | Stage complete. Comment period ended 12/28/2018. |
Past Actions | ||
Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
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CH 0141 FAMIS MOMS Eligiblity for State Employees | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 1/24/2018. |
FAMIS Behavioral Therapy
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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
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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
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 7/17/2013. |
Deeming Newborns of FAMIS and FAMIS MOMS
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 1/5/2011. |
CHIPRA -- No Co-Pays for Pregnancy-Related Services
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 7/1/2010. |
CHIPRA Deemed Newborns of FAMIS Enrollees
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 3/17/2010. |
FAMIS Citizenship/Nationality Documentaiton
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 1/1/2010. |
CHIPRA FAMIS Managed Care
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 9/16/2009. |
Expand Eligibility for FAMIS MOMS
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 7/1/2009. |
MCHIP Coverage for FAMIS Newborns
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 5/13/2009. |
Attorney General Regulatory Reform Task Force Changes
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 4/15/2009. |
Expand FAMIS MOMS eligibility
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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 |
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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. |