How do I Enroll?

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Ready to complete an application?

Applying for Virginia Medicaid

You can apply for Virginia Medicaid coverage in several ways:

  1. Applying online at www.commonhelp.virginia.gov.
  2. Calling the Cover Virginia Call Center at (855) 242-8282; TTY (888) 221-1590. This number is available Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. local time and Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon local time.
  3. Complete an online application at the Health Insurance Marketplace: www.healthcare.gov
  4. Mail or drop off a paper application to your local Department of Social Services. You can find these applications on CoverVA.org.
  5. Call the Virginia Department of Social Services Enterprise Call Center at (855) 635-4370 (If you also want to apply for other benefits).



To learn more please visit CoverVA.org.

You may have to pay for services that are not covered. You may also have to pay for services from providers not part of our network. If the services were an emergency, you don’t have to pay. If you need help, call Member Services.