Department of Family Services

CONTACT INFORMATION: Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
703-324-7500 TTY 711
12011 Government Center Parkway, Pennino Building
Fairfax, VA 22035
Michael A. Becketts
Director

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Changes to Medicaid – Community Engagement Toolkit

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You can help raise awareness about upcoming changes to Medicaid. Use the messages and graphics below to spread the word. More languages coming soon.

Check out the talking points and easy-to-use tools for Facebook, X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram postings.

Social Media Tip: It's more effective to post a message with a graphic.

Newsletter and Email Templates

Newsletter Templates

Title: Upcoming Medicaid Eligibility Changes for Some Noncitizen Adults

Later this year, a federal law will require changes to Medicaid eligibility rules for certain noncitizen adults. These changes are scheduled to begin October 1, 2026.

To qualify for full Medicaid benefits after October 1, 2026, adults will need to be a U.S. citizen, a Lawful Permanent Resident, Cuban or Haitian Entrant, or a Compact of Free Association migrant. Medicaid rules for children and pregnant members are NOT changing.

Learn more about these changes and how to update your contact information to get important notices.

Losing your health insurance can create challenges in accessing and managing care. Regardless of immigration status, there are community clinics and other services available to help you stay healthy. Learn about low-cost or free health care options in Fairfax County.

Title: Medicaid Changes for Noncitizen Adults Begin October 1, 2026

To qualify for full Medicaid benefits after October 1, 2026, adults will need to be a U.S. citizen, a Lawful Permanent Resident, Cuban or Haitian Entrant, or a Compact of Free Association migrant. Medicaid rules for children and pregnant members are NOT changing. Regardless of immigration status, there are community clinics and other services available to help you stay healthy. Find low-cost or free health care options in Fairfax County.

Learn more about these changes and how to update your contact information to get important notices.

Email Templates

Subject: Upcoming Medicaid Eligibility Changes for Some Noncitizen Adults

Later this year, a federal law will require changes to Medicaid eligibility rules for certain noncitizen adults. These changes are scheduled to begin October 1, 2026.

To qualify for full Medicaid benefits after October 1, 2026, adults will need to be a U.S. citizen, a Lawful Permanent Resident, Cuban or Haitian Entrant, or a Compact of Free Association migrant. Medicaid rules for children and pregnant members are NOT changing.

Learn more about these changes and how to update your contact information to get important notices.

Losing your health insurance can create challenges in accessing and managing care. Regardless of immigration status, there are community clinics and other services available to help you stay healthy. Learn about low-cost or free health care options in Fairfax County.

Subject: Medicaid Changes for Noncitizen Adults Begin October 1, 2026

To qualify for full Medicaid benefits after October 1, 2026, adults will need to be a U.S. citizen, a Lawful Permanent Resident, Cuban or Haitian Entrant, or a Compact of Free Association migrant. Medicaid rules for children and pregnant members are NOT changing. Regardless of immigration status, there are community clinics and other services available to help you stay healthy. Find low-cost or free health care options in Fairfax County.

Learn more about these changes and how to update your contact information to get important notices.

Graphics

Sample Posts

Follow these quick and easy steps to copy a message and post it along with one of the graphics from your computer.

  1. Highlight the text.
  2. Right-click and select copy.
  3. Paste the text into your post.

Important Medicaid eligibility changes are coming later this year. Starting October 1, 2026, Medicaid eligibility rules change for some noncitizen adults. Medicaid rules for children and pregnant members are NOT changing. Learn what’s changing and who may be impacted: https://bit.ly/benefit-changes

Medicaid eligibility changes for some noncitizen adults begin October 1, 2026. Medicaid rules for children and pregnant members are NOT changing. To avoid missing important updates, members are encouraged to keep their contact information up to date. Learn more about upcoming changes: https://bit.ly/benefit-changes

Medicaid changes for noncitizen adults begin October 1, 2026. Regardless of immigration status, there are community clinics and other services available to help you stay healthy. Learn about options for low-cost or free health care in Fairfax County: https://bit.ly/find-health-care

Graphics for Social Media

Follow these quick and easy steps to download a file to your computer:

  1. Click on the graphic.
  2. After it opens, right-click on the graphic and select to save the file.

     

 

Graphic for General Use

This graphic can be used as a slide for PowerPoint presentations or lobby display monitors

Follow these quick and easy steps to download a file to your computer:

  1. Click on the graphic.
  2. After it opens, right-click on the graphic and select to save the file.

 

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