12VAC30. Department of Medical Assistance Services
VAC AGENCY NO. 30
DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL ASSISTANCE SERVICES
AGENCY SUMMARY
The Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) is designated as the single state agency to administer the federal Medicaid program under Title XIX of the Social Security Act (42 USC Chapter 7 § 301 et seq.) and the Virginia Children’s Health Insurance Program, known as Family Access to Medical Insurance Security (FAMIS), under Title XXI of the Social Security Act. DMAS plays a critical role in improving the health and well-being of Virginians through access to high-quality health care coverage.
DMAS operates under the supervision of the Secretary of Health and Human Resources.
DMAS regulations are available on the Virginia Regulatory Town Hall at http://townhall.virginia.gov.
Rev. 07/2024