Medicaid is a medical assistance program for low income adults and it covers a wide range of medical services, including doctor visits, hospital care, mental health services, prescriptions and rehabilitation services. This program is administered by Fairfax County Department of Family Services.

1. Medicaid for Older Adults August 2010

2. What is Medicaid? Medicaid is a medical assistance program for low income adults. Medicaid covers a wide range of medical services, including doctor visits, hospital care, mental health services, prescriptions and rehabilitation services. This program is administered by Fairfax County Department of Family Services.

3. Qualifications The individual must: Be over the age of 65, Blind, Disabled, or in a Nursing Home Have income that is less than or equal to 80% of the Federal Poverty Level Be a resident of Virginia Have countable resources less than $2000 for an individual or $3000 for a couple Be a US Citizen or Qualified Alien Medicare or private health insurance will not prevent you from being eligible for Medicaid. If you have medical expenses, you might be eligible for Medicaid regardless of your income. The home in which you live is not counted as a resource and does not affect your eligibility for Medicaid (unless you are institutionalized).

4. How to apply: You may call or visit any of our Department of Family Services offices to apply for Medicaid. Our office hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. You may also submit an application by mail, fax, or you can apply online at: https://jupiter.dss.state.va.us/VDAMedicaid/info/info.faces

5. Cost: Most adults in Medicaid have small copayments for some services. The copayments are usually $1.00 to $3.00 for each service. The copayment for in-patient hospitalization is $100.00. A medical provider cannot refuse to treat you if you are unable to pay the copayment, but you are still responsible for the copayment.

6. Additional Information www.fairfaxcounty.gov www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs Phone: 703-324-7500 TTY: 703-222-9452 Fairfax County Department of Family Services 12011 Government Center Parkway, Suite 232 Fairfax, VA 22035