Virginia Medicare Resources

Are you a Northern Virginia resident looking for information about Medicare? Take a look below for some free resources available to you at any time.

The Office for Aging Services of the Division for Community Living

Office for Aging Services Website

1610 Forest Avenue, Suite 100
Henrico, Virginia 23229
Phone: 804-662-9333 V/TTY
Toll Free: 800-552-3402 V/TTY

Formerly the The Virginia Division for the Aging, the Office for Aging Services of the Division for Community Living has a mission for helping aging Virginia residents live independently.

Resources Available

• Virginia Insurance Counseling and Assistance Program (VICAP) – Referred to as State Insurance Counseling and Assistance Program (SHIP) in other states, VICAP provides FREE, unbiased, confidential counseling and assistance for people with Medicare.
• Virginia Senior Medicare Patrol (Virginia SMP) – Provides Medicare beneficiaries, their families, and caregivers with tools to to prevent, detect, and report healthcare fraud, errors, and abuse through outreach, counseling, and education opportunities.

*VICAP counselors are not licensed to sell insurance.

Department of Medical Assistance Services

DMAS Website

600 East Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23219
Phone: 804-786-7933

Provides assistance for Virginia residents enrolled in health programs, including Medicare, who have limited income and resources and are seeking discounts. Contact DMAS if you have questions regarding eligibility.

Resources Available

• Client Services Resources Includes information on the Medicare Beneficiaries Savings Programs and information on the Prescription Drug Benefit under Medicare.
• Medical Assistance Eligibility Manual Access the latest version of the DMAS handbook with information on eligibility and subsidies available.

Virginia Department of Social Services

Medical Assistance Programs at Virginia Dept. of Social Services

801 E. Main Street
Richmond, VA 23219
Phone: 804-726-7000 (Main Agency Line)

Partnering with 120 local departments of social services, along with faith-based and nonprofit organizations, the Virginia Department of Social Services works to provide healthcare resources for its residents statewide.

Resources Available*

• Eligibility Requirements for Qualified Medicare Beneficiaries
• Eligibility Requirements for Special Low-income Medicare Beneficiaries
• Eligibility Requirements for Qualified Medicare Beneficiaries
• Application Process for People About to be Released From Incarceration
• Health Insurance Premium Payment (HIPP)
• Possible Coverage if Your Income is Too High
• Proof of Citizenship and Identity for Medicaid (1/2011)

*Site resources subject to change. See Medical Assistance page on the DSS site for latest updated information.

Virginia Association of Area Agencies on Aging

V4A Website

24 E. Cary St. Suite 100
Richmond, VA 23219
Phone: 804-545-1644

Virginia Association of Area Agencies on Aging (V4A) is a nonprofit dedicated to improving the lives of older adults, individuals with disabilities, and caregivers through its partnerships. The nonprofit has been in existence since 1976 and is made up of 25 local areas on aging throughout the state.

Resources Available

• Search For Your Agency on Aging – Look for your agency on aging by county through the V4A website.

Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) vs. Medicare

Office of Personnel Management
Retirement Operations Center
P.O. Box 45
Boyers, PA 16017-0045
Phone: 1-88USOPMRET (1-888-767-6738) or 202-606-0500

If you are a federal employee, you may have access to Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) and have questions about healthcare. Check out these resources to learn more!

Introduction of Coordination of Care between FEHB and Medicare

Resources available in the FEHB and Medicare Resource above:

• FEHB and Medicare Booklet
• The Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program and Medicare FastFacts