Medical Benefits Eligibility (Cardinal Care Medicaid)

A variety of medical assistance programs are available to residents of Portsmouth.  When you apply for Cardinal Care Medicaid, you are screened for any possible program, based on your income, age, financial resources, and other information. 

Cardinal Care Medicaid is a federally funded medical care program for Virginia individuals who are elderly, blind, disabled, dependent children, and pregnant women. The program offers medical coverage for doctor visits, emergency room visits, hospitalization, prescriptions, medical supplies and equipment, nursing home costs, and home health care. The level and scope of coverage vary.



To be eligible, individuals must meet income and resource requirements. Supplemental Security Income recipients are generally eligible for full coverage. CommonHelp is the Virginia Department of Social Services' fast and easy way to screen and apply online for many benefit programs. Visit CommonHelp website