Navigating Medicaid: A Guide To Newborn Insurance Coverage

If you are in FAMIS, FAMIS MOMS or Medicaid, and you have recently given birth, you can report the birth of your child by calling the Cover Virginia Call Center at 1-855-242-8282 (TTY: 1-888-221-1590). You can also ask the hospital to submit the enrollment information for your newborn.

Newborn Enrollment: Call the Cover Virginia Call Center or local DSS

If you are in FAMIS, FAMIS MOMS or Medicaid, and you have recently given birth, you can report the birth of your child by calling the Cover Virginia Call Center at 1-855-242-8282 (TTY: 1-888-221-1590) or by calling your local department of social services (DSS). You can also ask the hospital to submit the enrollment information for your newborn.

If you were not enrolled in health coverage and would like to apply for yourself or your new baby, go to Apply.

CoverVA is a managed care Medicaid program that begins on July 1, 2024, for eligible Hoosiers age 60 and older. The Medicare Savings Program provides assistance paying Medicare Part A (Hospital) and Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) premiums, deductibles, coinsurance, and copayments for qualifying individuals.

HoosierRx is a program that can help low-income residents aged 65 years or older pay for their monthly Medicare Part D premiums.

The State Health Insurance Assistance Program is a free and impartial counseling program for people with Medicare. SHIP is provided by the Administration on Community Living and the Indiana Department of Insurance.

Medicaid Coverage: Indiana Medicaid provides coverage through several programs

Indiana Medicaid provides coverage through several programs. Hoosier Healthwise is a health care program for children up to age 19 and pregnant women. Hoosier Care Connect is for aged, blind, or disabled children. Traditional Medicaid is for children receiving Home and Community-Based Services.

HoosierRx is a program that can help low-income residents aged 65 years or older pay for their monthly Medicare Part D premiums. The Medicare Savings Program provides assistance paying Medicare Part A (Hospital) and Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) premiums, deductibles, coinsurance, and copayments for qualifying individuals.

If you are in FAMIS, FAMIS MOMS or Medicaid, and you recently gave birth, you can report the birth of your child by calling the Cover Virginia Call Center at 1-855-242-8282 (TTY: 1-888-221-1590). You can also ask the hospital to submit the enrollment information for your newborn.

If you were not enrolled in health coverage and would like to apply for yourself or your new baby, go to Apply. Start here to find a Medicaid provider near you. Depending on your eligibility, you may be enrolled with a health plan to help coordinate and manage your healthcare. Find out more about health plan options and how to contact them. In certain cases, you may need to have an authorized representative communicate with your caseworker or Medicaid staff. In order for the State to discuss your case or history with your representative, you will need to give written permission.

Health Plan Options: Find a Medicaid provider and health plan details

If you are in FAMIS, FAMIS MOMS or Medicaid, and you have recently given birth, you can report the birth of your child in one of the following ways:

• Call the Cover Virginia Call Center at 1-855-242-8282 (TTY: 1-888-221-1590)
• Call your local department of social services (DSS)
• Ask the hospital to submit the enrollment information for your newborn

If you were not enrolled in health coverage and would like to apply for yourself or your new baby, go to Apply.

Indiana Medicaid provides coverage to children through several programs. You can learn about each program by clicking on the links below:

• Traditional Medicaid - for children receiving Home and Community-Based Services
• Hoosier Care Connect - for aged, blind, or disabled children
• Hoosier Healthwise - for most children who qualify for Medicaid

Hoosier Healthwise is a health care program for children up to age 19 and pregnant women.

As a Medicaid member, there are many things that you need to know in order to keep your benefits and get the most out of the services that are available to you. Depending on your eligibility, you may be enrolled with a health plan to help coordinate and manage your healthcare. Find out more about health plan options and how to contact them. In certain cases, you may need to have an authorized representative communicate with your caseworker or Medicaid staff. In order for the State to discuss your case or history with your representative, you will need to give written permission.

Authorized Representatives: Communicate with caseworkers and Medicaid staff

If you are in FAMIS, FAMIS MOMS or Medicaid, and you have recently given birth, you can report the birth of your child by calling the Cover Virginia Call Center at 1-855-242-8282 (TTY: 1-888-221-1590) or by calling your local department of social services (DSS). You can also ask the hospital to submit the enrollment information for your newborn.

If you were not enrolled in health coverage and would like to apply for yourself or your new baby, go to Apply.

In certain cases, you may need to have an authorized representative communicate with your caseworker or Medicaid staff. In order for the State to discuss your case or history with your representative, you will need to give written permission.

Indiana Medicaid provides coverage to children through several programs. You can learn about each program by clicking on the links below:

• Traditional Medicaid - for children receiving Home and Community-Based Services
• Hoosier Care Connect - for aged, blind, or disabled children
• Hoosier Healthwise - for most children who qualify for Medicaid

Children who are wards of the State, receiving adoption assistance, foster children and former Hoosier Healthwise recipients are also covered by Medicaid.

Benefit Management: Keep benefits and maximize Medicaid services

If you are in FAMIS, FAMIS MOMS or Medicaid, and you have recently given birth, you can report the birth of your child in one of the following ways:

• Call the Cover Virginia Call Center at 1-855-242-8282 (TTY: 1-888-221-1590)
• Call your local department of social services (DSS)
• Ask the hospital to submit the enrollment information for your newborn

If you were not enrolled in health coverage and would like to apply for yourself or your new baby, go to Apply.

As a Medicaid member, there are many things that you need to know in order to keep your benefits and get the most out of the services that are available to you. Indiana Medicaid provides coverage to children through several programs. You can learn about each program by clicking on the links below:

• Traditional Medicaid - for children receiving Home and Community-Based Services
• Hoosier Care Connect - for aged, blind, or disabled children
• Hoosier Healthwise - for most children who qualify for Medicaid
• Children who are wards of the State, receiving adoption assistance, foster children and former

Hoosier Healthwise is a health care program for children up to age 19 and pregnant women.

In certain cases, you may need to have an authorized representative communicate with your caseworker or Medicaid staff. In order for the State to discuss your case or history with your representative, you will need to give written permission.

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