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In September 2019, the District of Columbia announced that it will be moving towards a fully managed Medicaid program over the next five years.

About DHCF

The straightforward mission of the agency is to improve the health outcomes of low-income residents of the District by providing access to a full range of preventative, primary, urgent and critical health care services.

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DHCF Coronavirus (COVID-19) related Resources and Guidance for Providers, Beneficiaries and DC residents who are seeking free health care coverage.

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DC Medicaid is a healthcare program that pays for medical services for qualified low-income and disabled people. For those eligible for full Medicaid services, Medicaid pays healthcare providers.

Medicaid Program Integrity

To Report Medicaid Waste, Fraud or Abuse call 1-877-632-2873.

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DC Healthy Families

DC Healthy Families program covers doctor visits, vision/dental care, prescriptions and more.

How to Apply for DC Medicaid?

Information and eligibility for applying to the MAGI Medicaid program.

Qualified Medicare Beneficiary

This program helps District residents who are eligible for Medicare pay for their Medicare costs.

Apply for Medicaid

Medicaid helps pay for medical services for low-income and disabled people.

Health Care Alliance

This program serves residents with no other insurance and not eligible for Medicaid or Medicare.

Report Medicaid Fraud and Abuse

Click here to report fraud and abuse.

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A New Hospital at St. Elizabeths East

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Jul 9 2021

Mayor Bowser Announces Next Step in New Hospital at St. Elizabeths East, Submits Design to the United States Commission of Fine Arts for Review

The new, full-service hospital is set to open in late 2024.

May 18 2021

Public Notice: Public Charge Rule FAQs with COVID-19 Information

Public Charge Rule Frequently Asked Questions for DC Residents (Updated May 18, 2021) Public...

May 6 2021

Mayor Bowser Launches QuickFire Challenge Aimed at Addressing Health Disparities in Washington, DC

Innovators from around the world are invited to submit potential science and technology solutions.

Mar 4 2021

Mayor Bowser and the Department of Health Care Finance Announce New Policy to Advance Health Care Equity

All enrollees in DHCF managed care programs will have equal access to the District’s major...

Mar 4 2021

Public Notice: District of Columbia Substance Use Disorder Community Need and Service Capacity Assessment: Summary Report of Findings and Recommendations

The District of Columbia Substance Use Disorder Community Need and Service Capacity Assessment is...

Jun 7 2021

Public Hearing on Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Hearing - DHCF's FY2022 Proposed Budget Testimony

View the testimony.

Apr 21 2021

Public Hearing on B24-0115, the “Department of Health Care Finance Support Act of 2021”

View the testimony.

Mar 29 2021

Public Hearing on B24-0026, the “Maternal Health Resources and Access Act of 2021”

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Mar 29 2021

Public Hearing on B24-0092, the “Substance Use Prevention and Treatment Omnibus Amendment Act of 2021

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Mar 19 2021

Public Hearing on Fiscal Year 2020-21 Performance Oversight of the Department of Health Care Finance

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Sep 17 2019

Clinical Associate Director MS-301-15

Job ID Number: 8450 Titles Series - Clinical Associate Director MS-301-15 Closing Date: ...

Sep 17 2019

Program Coordinator (PACE) CS-301-13

Job ID Number: 8373 Titles Series - Program Coordinator (PACE) CS-301-13 Closing Date: 9...

Sep 17 2019

Investigator CS-1810-11

Job ID Number: 8381 Titles Series - Investigator CS-1810-11 Closing Date: 9/17/19 ...

Sep 17 2019

Management Analyst (Grant Funding) CS-343-13

Job ID Number: 8435 Titles Series - Management Analyst (Grant Funding) CS-343-13 Closing...

Sep 17 2019

Appeals Case Associate Director MS-301-15

Job ID Number: 8471 Titles Series - Appeals Case Associate Director MS-301-15 Closing...

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Department of Health Care Finance - DHCF

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Monday to Friday, 8:15 am to 4:45 pm

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441 4th Street, NW, 900S, Washington, DC 20001
Phone: (202) 442-5988
Fax: (202) 442-4790
TTY: 711
Email: [email protected]

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Agency Performance

Public Notice of MCAC Meeting Agenda - 1/25/17

Date Released:

Thu, 01/19/2017

If you have questions, please contact Ms. Carmelita White, Executive Assistant to the Senior Deputy Director/Medicaid Director, at [email protected] or 202-698-2023.