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Board of Medical Assistance Services


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Family Access to Medical Insurance Security (FAMIS)Plan [12 VAC 30 ‑ 141]
Guidance Documents
Chapter Information
Description This Chapter establishes the Title XXI child health insurance program (CHIP, also known as FAMIS) 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 Final Governor's office review in progress.
FAMIS MOMS - Remove Third Trimester Managed Care Exclusion Fast-Track Governor's office review in progress.

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
CH 0141 FAMIS MOMS Eligiblity for State Employees Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 1/24/2018.
FAMIS Behavioral Therapy
This action is exempt from the executive branch review process.
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
This action is exempt from the executive branch review process.
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
This action is exempt from the executive branch review process.
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 7/17/2013.
Deeming Newborns of FAMIS and FAMIS MOMS
This action is exempt from the executive branch review process.
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 1/5/2011.
CHIPRA -- No Co-Pays for Pregnancy-Related Services
This action is exempt from the executive branch review process.
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 7/1/2010.
CHIPRA Deemed Newborns of FAMIS Enrollees
This action is exempt from the executive branch review process.
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 3/17/2010.
FAMIS Citizenship/Nationality Documentaiton
This action is exempt from the executive branch review process.
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 1/1/2010.
CHIPRA FAMIS Managed Care
This action is exempt from the executive branch review process.
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 9/16/2009.
Expand Eligibility for FAMIS MOMS
This action is exempt from the executive branch review process.
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 7/1/2009.
MCHIP Coverage for FAMIS Newborns
This action is exempt from the executive branch review process.
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 5/13/2009.
Attorney General Regulatory Reform Task Force Changes
This action is exempt from the executive branch review process.
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 4/15/2009.
Expand FAMIS MOMS eligibility
This action is exempt from the executive branch review process.
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.