Virginia's Medicaid Managed Care program is here to help you choose the best health plans and providers for you and your family.
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Ways to learn more about Cardinal Care!
DMAS is inviting you to learn more about the new Cardinal Care changes that started on July 1, 2025.
Recorded educational presentations
- Members and providers can view recorded educational presentations at: DMAS Website
Welcome FAMIS members
Medicaid members enrolled in FAMIS can now make plan choices through Cardinal Care, Virginia’s Medicaid Managed Care program. Members can use this website or our free mobile app to learn about benefits, choose a health plan, and find in-network providers. To download the mobile app, search for Virginia Cardinal Care on Google Play or the App Store.
All members can call us at 1-800-643-2273 (TTY: 1-800-817-6608). We are open Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Medicaid Health Plan Information for Youth in Foster Care
Learn about the Medicaid coverage transition for youth in foster care that took effect on July 1, 2025. Anthem HealthKeepers Plus will be the Single Statewide Foster Care Specialty Plan (FCSP).
Family Services Specialists can opt out of coverage under Anthem HealthKeepers Plus and enroll the member into fee-for-service, but the member will not have access to the extra benefits offered by the FCSP. In 30-60 days, you will get an FCSP assignment letter with more information.
Introducing Cardinal Care: Your New Medicaid Program
The Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) rebranded Virginia’s Medicaid program as Cardinal Care. All managed care and fee-for-service Medicaid members will automatically be part of Cardinal Care. Cardinal Care, Virginia’s Medicaid Program, will continue to offer members the same health care services and will not reduce or change any existing coverage.
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Support for Growing Families Through WIC
Many Medicaid members also qualify for WIC, which provides supplemental food assistance, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support. Contact the Virginia Department of Health - WIC Line at 877-835-5942 or WICHelpDesk@vdh.virginia.gov for more information. You can also visit https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/wic.
Open Enrollment
Open enrollment is the time when you may change your health plan for any reason. Your open enrollment dates depend on the region where you live.
The next open enrollment dates are:
Charlottesville/Western Halifax region
August 19, 2026 – October 31, 2026
Southwest region
December 19, 2026 – February 28, 2027
Questions?
We can help. Call us to get answers to your questions about Cardinal Care. The call is toll free.
Phone: 1-800-643-2273 (TTY: 1-800-817-6608).
Hours of operation: 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Get the free mobile app
We updated the mobile app. It’s the same app with a new look and name.
To get the app, search for Virginia Cardinal Care on Google Play or the App Store.
If you already have the app, it will update to Virginia Cardinal Care.