Virginia

Virginia

Number of dialysis patients statewide: 10,185

This state does not currently offer Medigap insurance to dialysis patients under 65.

Legislative session: January 9 - February 23, 2013

Medicare, a federal program, pays for dialysis for over 80% of dialysis treatments. However, many issues concerning dialysis patients are actually handled at the state level.

Individual states have to provide certain basic services under Medicaid, but they also have flexibility in how they structure their plans and set their reimbursement rates. In addition, some states have the authority to determine the need and location for additional dialysis facilities (this is often referred to as certificate of need). Because dialysis patients’ care can be affected by state officials as well as federal officials, DPC members are becoming more active on state issues—ensuring the patients’ voice is heard locally as well as nationally.

Virginia Dialysis Patient Resources

Patient Support and Financial Resources

National Kidney Foundation of Virginia
Provides limited, short-term financial assistance to those affected by chronic kidney and/or urologic disease and living in area served by NKF Virginia.
1-888-543-6398

ESRD Network

#5 Mid-Atlantic Renal Coalition
1527 Huguenot Road   
Midlothian, VA  23113
1-866-651-6272

State Run Programs

Dept. of Medical Assistance Service
1-804-786-7933

  • Adult Programs: Providing access to high quality, comprehensive health care services to those Virginians who qualify for our programs.
  • Programs for Children: FAMIS is Virginia's program that helps families provide health insurance to their children.

Health Reform Status

Exchange: The federal government will run the health insurance exchange in Virginia.

Medicaid: It is not known at this time whether the state will expand Medicaid eligibility.

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