Page 10 ♦ Tidewater Hispanic News ♦ Segunda Quincena ♦ August 19, 2015 INSTITUTO BIBLICO RAMA VIRGINIA BEACH La matricula es abierta para aquellos interesados en aprender de la Biblia. Las clases comenzarán el dia Sábado 12 de Septiembre en el 4999 Cleveland Street, Virginia Beach VA 23462. Ver anuncio en página 15. Loc a le s Locales What is FAMIS and who does it help? Viene de la página 1 of them are eligible for public health insurance through Virginia’s statesponsored health insurance programs. Pregnant women also are eligible for aid. One avenue of aid is FAMIS – an acronym for Family Access to Medical Insurance Security. It is for uninsured, low-income children from birth to age 19. The program is designed to provide comprehensive health care coverage for children whose families make too much to qualify for FAMIS Plus, which is children’s Medicaid. “The number of uninsured kids in Virginia is high,” said Taffe. “Health insurance connects with everything in a child’s life,” from a successful school career to overall health into adulthood, she said. According to data provided by The Planning Council, uninsured children: • Miss more school • Are less likely to get treatment for childhood conditions such as ear infections and asthma • Are less likely to get needed vision or dental care • Too often receive their necessary medical care in costly emergency rooms According to the Journal of Public Health in October 2009, uninsured children who are hospitalized for any reason are 60 percent more likely to die in the hospital than insured children. And, children LIBRARY EVENTS Bayside Special Services Library: 936 Independence Boulevard Science Explorers Explore science through fun and easy experiments. Registration required. Grades 3 - 5 Tu, 8/25, 1 - 2 p.m., BA, 385-2680 Movies, music, clothes etc. Grades 6 - 12 Sa, 8/22, 2 - 3 p.m., BA, 385-2680 Life Learner’s Book Club “The Shack,” by William P. Young Adults Tu, 8/25, 2 - 3 p.m., BA, 385-2680 Internet for Beginners Learn how to use web browsers to find information. Registration required. Adults. W, 8/26, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m., BA, 385-2680 Down on the Farm Join us and a local farmer for a garden talk and help prepare our crop for our Veggie Steamers program coming up this Fall! Registration required. Preschool (3 - 5 years) Th, 8/27 11 a.m. - noon, BA, 385-2680 Meyera Oberndorf Central Library: 4100 Virginia Beach Boulevard who are hospitalized for complications that could have been avoided by preventative care are more likely to die if they don’t have insurance, the Journal said. For these reasons alone, those who administer health-insurance programs want to get the word to those who qualify for the low-cost-to-free coverage. FAMIS, which was administered by The Planning Council for the Virginia Health Care Foundation until Aug. 1, is now administered by the Children’s Health Investment Program of South Hampton Roads, or CHIP. CHIP is a home visitation program for atrisk moms, pregnant moms and new born babies and provided a “great fit” for FAMIS to build on CHIP’s services for expectant moms and children, Taffe said. FAMIS was created in 1998 and covers more than 63,000 Virginia children from birth to age 19. Statistics show that approximately 23,000 uninsured children in the state are likely eligible for this program, and are not enrolled. To qualify for the program, a family must meet income guidelines based on the Federal Poverty Level, be a U.S. citizen or a lawfully residing non-citizen, and be a Virginia resident. The incomes are based on a sliding scale. For example, a family of four making up to $47,700 a year, or $3,975 a month, qualifies for FAMIS. What does FAMIS cover with no monthly premium payment? According to the program, it covers doctor visits, well-baby and well-child checkups, hospital visits, vaccinations, prescription medication, tests and Xrays, dental, emergency, vision and mental-health care, and more. For FAMIS Plus, or Children’s Medicaid, it was created in 1965 and currently covers more than 521,000 Virginia children from birth to age 19. Statistics show that approximately 46,000 uninsured children in the state are likely eligible for this program, and are not enrolled. Poverty-level guidelines are similar. Medicaid also is available for pregnant women with qualifying incomes, Virginia residents, U.S. citizens or lawfully residing noncitizens. Women also must be pregnant or within 60 days of the end of their pregnancies to qualify for the coverage. Medicaid for pregnant women currently covers more than 16,000 pregnant women in the state, according to statistics from the Virginia Health Care Foundation. Outreach grants for the FAMIS and FAMIS Plus apply to four cities in South Hampton Roads, Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth and Virginia Beach, Taffe said. Outreach specialists meet and work with clients, she said, in places like health departments, departments of social services and WIC offices. The information is also available to students through their schools, and through the sickle cell clinic at Children’s Hospital (of the) Kings’ Daughters,” Parker wrote. “The mother and father were very thankful,” she wrote. school nurses’ offices. “They work one-on-one with the clients,” Taffe said. “They really do great handholding.” Outreach coordinator Denise Parker, who covers Chesapeake, Norfolk and Portsmouth, often shares the success stories of her clients, as does Brenda Lawrence, outreach specialist for Virginia Beach. Parker recently wrote about the child who needed follow-up care after the diagnosis of Sickle cell disease. “The child is being seen • Contact CHIP at 757-543-9100; CHIP is recruiting families for FAMIS as well as for its other general services. • FAMIS Outreach Specialists Denise Parker 757-285-7841 or Brenda Lawrence at 757-469-4436 • Online at www. commonhelp.virginia.gov • By phone via the Cover Virginia Call Center at 855242-8282; • Mail or take completed paper application and verifications to your local Department of Social Services • Online at HealthCare.gov provided to translate the call. • If you have access to a computer, you can visit the FAMIS website at www.FAMIS.org for more information or to file an online application. Anime Club Join us for our next screening! Sketchbooks welcome or use one of ours. No registration required. Grades 6 -12 Sa, 8/29, 2 - 4 p.m., CL, 385-0150 and engaging stories. Online registration is required and begins 2 weeks prior to the start of the program. Preschool (3-5 years) Tu, 8/25, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m., JUL, 822-7800 Kempsville Area Library: 832 Kempsville Road greeting cards. Registration required. Adults Sa, 8/22, 2 - 4 p.m., PA, 385-2610 Joint Use Library: Corner of Rosemont Road and Faculty Blvd. Mr. Hew in the Big Blue Chair Bring your family to share stories, songs, laughs and whistles. Family/All ages M, 8/3 - 8/31, 10 - 10:30 a.m., JUL, 822-7800 Role-Playing Adventures Create a fictional character and embark on quests and journeys using pencil and paper, a set of dice, and your imagination. Registration required. Grades 6 - 12 . Sa, 8/22, 2 - 4 p.m., JUL, 822-7800 An evening of fun and games centered around everyone’s favorite Time Lord! Featuring food, games, prizes, the Playing Doctor Podcast and Trilogy Comics. Registration required. F, 8/21, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m., KV, 385-2627 Tech Tuesdays Do you need help with your tablet, e-reader or smartphone? Bring your device or use one of ours. We’re here to help answer your questions. Adults Tu, 8/4, 8/11, 8/18, 8/25, 1 - 3 p.m., JUL, 822-7800 Summer Fun Puppet Show Join our puppets as they explore the joys of summer. Family/ All ages. W, 8/5, 11 a.m. - noon, PA, 385-2610 Role-Playing Madness Like table top role playing games? Meet fellow gamers and learn new systems including Pathfinder and Dragon Age! Personal maps and dice are welcome. Registration required. Adults Th, 8/20, 6 - 8:30 p.m., JUL, 822-7800 Yoga Storytime Move and learn! This creative movement storytime will feature simple, child friendly yoga poses Crochet: Beginner’s Workshop Learn to crochet and start a project to work on at home. Learn to chain, single crochet and cast off. Grades 6 - 12 M, 8/3, 8/10, 8/17, 8/24, 2 - 4 p.m., JUL, 822-7800 Hey Diddle Diddle! Songs for Small Ones Sing along and learn fun songs. You can sing them here or there, you can sing them anywhere! Registration required. Preschool (ages 3 - 5) Sa, 8/22, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. JUL, 822-7800 Now Read This Meet new friends to discuss a different book each month. Registration required. Adults. Tu, 8/18, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m., KV, 385-2627 Pawsitive Reading Practice your reading skills by sharing stories with therapy dogs. Bring your own book or choose one from our selection. Grades K-5. M, 8/24, 5:45-6:45 pm, KV, 385-2627 Families have several different ways to apply for FAMIS or FAMIS Plus. Teen Trivia Live Can’t get enough trivia? Test your knowledge in pop culture, history, sports, science and geography, and win prizes! Registration required.Grades 6 - 12 Sa, 8/22, 2 - 4 p.m., KV, 385-2627 Master Builder Academy Join other Master Builders by thinking and creating with bricks of every shape and color. Registration required. Grades 5 - 8 W, 8/19, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m., KV, 385-2627 Princess Anne Area Library: 1444 Nimmo Parkway Chinese Mahjong Think gin rummy using titles. Beginners can learn to play this Chinese game; those with experience can meet other players. Registration required. Adults. Sa, 8/22, 10 a.m. - noon, PA, 385-2680 Yoga Storytime Move and learn! This creative movement storytime will feature simple, child friendly yoga poses and engaging stories. Online registration is required and begins 2 weeks prior to the start of the program. Grades K-2 Th, 8/27, 3-4 p.m., KV, 385-2627 Summer Star Gazing Bring a blanket and experience the moon, planets, and stars up close. Back Bay Astronomers share their telescopes and knowledge of the sky. Registration required. Family/All ages Th, 8/20, 7:30 - 9:30, PA 385-2610 Evening of the Doctor Greeting Cards that Pop! Try your hand at making pop-up or via phone with its call center, 800-318-2596 • FAMIS at 866-87-FAMIS or 437-3460. The FAMIS call center is staffed with both English and Spanishspeaking representatives. If your primary language is neither English nor Spanish, a Tele-interpreter will be • To learn more about The Planning Council and its services for homeless prevention, respite care for military families, as well as variety of programs for childcare providers, please visit www. theplanningcouncil.org, or contact the council at 757622-9268. Pungo-Blackwater Library: 916 Princess Anne Road Bedtime Math Come dressed in your pajamas (optional) for an evening of mathematical fun! Play fun math games, do activities and more. Registration is required and begins 2 weeks before program. Preschool (3 - 5 years) Tu, 8/25, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m., WW, 385-2630 Preschool Playtime Have your preschooler develop a positive approach to learning while participating in a structured play environment. Each session will be filled with fun play activities. Registration required. Ages 3 - 5 W, 8/26, 3:30-4:15 p.m., WW, 385-2630 TAG Teens make a difference! Learn new things, make new friends, give back to the community and earn volunteer hours. Contact your local library for details! Grades 6 - 12 Th, 8/20, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m., WW, 385-2630
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