We want our patients and visitors to be aware of upcoming changes to Virginia Medicaid (Cardinal Care) and FAMIS health plans that take effect on July 1, 2025. These changes may affect how your vision care services are covered.

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What’s Changing

Virginia Medicaid will continue offering multiple managed care health plans. Beginning July 1, the following plans will be available:

• Aetna Better Health of Virginia

• Anthem HealthKeepers Plus

• Humana Healthy Horizons of Virginia (new!)

• Sentara Health Plans

• UnitedHealthcare of the Mid-Atlantic, Inc.

• Each plan may have different provider networks and added benefits.

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What’s Not Changing

• If you remain eligible, your Medicaid or FAMIS enrollment continues.

• Your current benefits and services stay the same.

• You can choose to keep your current health plan or switch to another.

• No action is required if you are happy with your current plan.

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How to Review or Change Your Plan

Starting June 18, 2025, you can explore your options and change your health plan if desired:

• Visit: www.virginiamanagedcare.com

• Download: Virginia Cardinal Care mobile app

• Call: 1-800-643-2273 (TTY: 800-817-6608), Mon–Fri, 8:30 AM–6 PM

Use these tools to:

• Confirm your providers are in-network

• Compare plan benefits

• Watch educational videos about your options

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A Note from Our Office

As a vision care provider, we are committed to helping patients understand their coverage. However, we are not permitted to recommend, encourage, or discourage the selection of any specific plan. We strongly encourage you to explore your options carefully to ensure continued access to the care you need.

If you have questions about how these changes may affect your appointments or vision services at our office, please contact us or call our team directly at 1-888-320-5397.