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Benefit Programs

Information available for Financial Services, Employment Services, Child Welfare and Protective Services, and Adult and Family Services.

The Financial Service Program includes money, coupons, or authorization cards to obtain food, clothing and shelter, medical care, etc.

Medical Assistance (Medicaid/FAMIS/SLH) - The Medical Assistance program (Medicaid) was established under Title XIX of the Social Security Act to enable states to provide medical care for public assistance recipients and medically needy persons (i.e. persons of low income who can meet their maintenance needs but have insufficient income to provide the cost of medical care). In Virginia, Children's Health Insurance includes Medicaid and Family Access to Medical Insurance Security (FAMIS) and is available through a single application.

Financial Assistance Programs include money, coupons, or authorization cards to obtain food, clothing and shelter, medical care, etc.

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Citizen's Guide to Services

The Newport News Citizen’s Guide to Services has been developed to provide you with a convenient resource to access city services and programs.

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