Virginia Health Insurance Assistance Information:
Does Virginia Have a Risk Pool?
No, Virginia does not offer a risk pool for its residents that are medically-uninsurable.
Risk pools are state-sponsored programs to help people with a history of medical problems in their family to purchase coverage. These pools are for people who can afford to buy health insurance, but are not able to get underwritten in the private market because of a pre-existing health condition. These programs can vary significantly from state-to-state in price.
Financial Assistance
Help is available to residents of Virginia who cannot afford to buy health insurance. Medicaid, FAMIS, and other programs offer free or subsidized health insurance coverage,
