Premium Assistance

Virginia has three premium assistance programs that help pay for all or part of the costs of employer-sponsored health insurance: These programs are known as the Health Insurance Premium Payment (HIPP) Program, HIPP for Kids and FAMIS Select.

FAMIS Select

FAMIS Select helps families pay for employer-sponsored health insurance. The FAMIS Select program allows families to choose between covering their children through an employer-sponsored health plan or through FAMIS.

Health Insurance Premium Payment (HIPP) programs

Virginia has two Medicaid-related premium assistance programs that help pay for all or part of the costs of employer-sponsored health insurance.