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2020 Special Session I

Budget Amendments - HB5005 (Member Request)

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Chief Patron: Samirah
FAMIS Eligibility - Extend Age Limit for Immigrant Children (language only)

Item 312 #1h

Item 312 #1h

Health and Human Resources
Department of Medical Assistance Services

Language

Page 111, after line 26, insert:

"G. The Department of Medical Assistance Services shall amend the Family Access to Medical Insurance Security Plan (FAMIS) under Title XXI to change age limit for FAMIS eligibility for legally residing immigrant children from age 19 to age 21."



Explanation

(This amendment adds funding and language to require the Department of Medical Assistance Services to increase the age that legally residing immigrant children can qualify for FAMIS from age 19 to age 21. The term "legally residing" includes any documented immigrant status, including valid visas. Currently, “legally residing” immigrant children in Virginia qualify for coverage up to their 19th birthdays. Federal law allows this optional coverage to continue up to age 21. Raising the age would protect continuity of care for these young people.)