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Happy Halloween!

Halloween is a festive time, and our residents always have a great time! We are sharing some memories from years past and will share our most recent Halloween fun in our next edition!

Have a Happy and Safe Halloween!!

Thank you for your continued support

of our residents and our mission

at Hartwood Foundation!

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Health Insurance Premium Payment (HIPP) programs

What are the Health Insurance Premium Payment (HIPP) programs?

Virginia has two Medicaid-related premium assistance programs that help pay for all or

part of the costs of employer-sponsored health insurance: These programs are known

as the Health Insurance Premium Program (HIPP) and HIPP for Kids. All applications

are first evaluated for HIPP for Kids. If applicants do not qualify for HIPP for Kids, then

they are evaluated for the HIPP program.

The Health Insurance Premium Payment (HIPP) for Kids program

HIPP for Kids is a premium assistance program. It is for children under age19 enrolled

in Medicaid who qualify for or are enrolled in qualified employer-sponsored coverage.

The Health Insurance Premium Payment (HIPP) program

HIPP is a cost-saving program for Medicaid members. HIPP pays all or part of the

family’s group health insurance premium (monthly cost). HIPP is for members who have

employer-sponsored group health insurance available to them through their own or their

family member’s employment.

Who qualifies for the HIPP programs?

To qualify or apply for the HIPP programs, you or a member of your family must first be

enrolled in a Medicaid program.

All applications for premium assistance are first evaluated for HIPP for Kids. If the family

does not meet the eligibility rules for HIPP for Kids, the application is automatically

evaluated for the HIPP program.

How do you apply?

To apply for a HIPP program, or to renew your coverage, go

to virginiamedicaid.dmas.virginia.gov/wps/portal/HippApplication.

You can send documents in one of these ways:

Email: HIPPcustomerservice@dmas.virginia.gov

Fax: 1-804-452-5447

Mail: Department of Medical Assistance Services

Attn: HIPP Unit

600 East Broad Street, Suite 1300

Richmond, VA 23219

If you still have questions, call the Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS)

at:

1-800-432-5924. Or send an email to HIPPcustomerservice@dmas.virginia.gov.

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Spotlight on an Individual Making a Difference

David Egan advocates for the rights of persons with intellectual disabilities.

David is a global speaker at the local, national, and international level.

David Eagan is a leader and eager advocate who promotes the causes of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. David is an inspiration to so many and we applaud his advocacy!

MEET DAVID HERE

Become a Hartwood Team Member

Are you a people-person?

Do you enjoy helping others and playing an important role in their personal growth?

Are you patient, like challenges and adjust well to change?

Become a Hartwood Direct Support Professional and support individuals with developmental disabilities to become more independent and live meaningful lives in their local communities.

Learn more here:

Careers | Hartwood Foundation

Leadership Fairfax is Accepting Nominations for the Northern Virginia Leadership Awards

We are excited to invite you to the Northern Virginia Leadership Awards (NVLAs) on Wednesday February 11, 2026, at 6:00 PM. This annual event celebrates the outstanding community leaders and organizations that have made a profound impact on Northern Virginia through volunteerism, philanthropy, and leadership.

The NVLAs honor individuals and organizations in the following categories:

Regional Leadership Award

This award acknowledges an individual or organization that has demonstrated exceptional leadership in promoting regional collaboration and partnership and has made signiﬁcant efforts to establish connections across the community.

Trustee Leadership Award

This award honors a visionary leader in Northern Virginia community who has taken innovation and collaborative approaches to pursue better outcomes, offering leadership lessons and positively impacting the broader public sector.

Non-Profit Leadership Award

This award recognizes a non-proﬁt individual/organization in Northern Virginia that has shown exceptional service, innovation, motivation, community, building, ethical integrity, and strategic leadership.

Corporate Leadership Award

This award acknowledges a private sector company’s exceptional community leadership, ethical conduct, corporate stewardship, and tangible positive impact on Northern Virginia.

Educational Leadership Award

This award acknowledges outstanding leadership in primary or secondary education who has consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership, innovation, and a passion for leading students.

Youth Leadership Award

This award acknowledges Northern Virginia youth volunteer aged 12-19 who has demonstrated positive impact in their community through teamwork, problem solving, collaboration, and motivation of others.

The awards ceremony will be held at the Reston Community Center, where a buffet dinner will be served, followed by the awards presentation. The Honoree and one guest are complimentary. Additional guests are welcome for $60 per person.

RSVP and register online today to secure your spot!

Nominations for the NVLAs are open through Monday November 3rd. If you know someone who has made an exceptional contribution to our community, please consider submitting a nomination.

Thank you to our generous sponsors:

• Reston Community Center

If you’re interested in becoming a sponsor, please contact Sara Baba Ghayad at Sara@LeadershipFairfax.org

We hope to see you at this special evening of recognition and celebration of leadership in our community.

Warm regards,

Leadership Fairfax

8230 Old Courthouse Rd. Vienna, VA 22182 #100

+1(703) 752-7555

info@leadershipfairfax.org

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As always, we greatly appreciate any support that our subscribers can provide as these donations directly impact our residents every day!

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Thank you for being a part of the Hartwood Family!

Hartwood Foundation, Inc

3701 Pender Dr. Suite 540

Fairfax, VA 22030

Phone: 703-273-0939