There are multiple ways to apply for DC Medicaid, DC Alliance(“Alliance”) and Immigrant Children’s Program (ICP). The District does not require in-person interviews for Medicaid or Alliance/ICP. See options on how to apply for benefits below.
Online: At districtdirect.dc.gov
- You can submit applications, renewals, changes or verifications.
Note: If you apply online, you do not need to complete a paper application
Mobile App: Available on Google Play or Apple App stores
By Phone: Call the Department of Human Services Economic Security Administration Public Benefits Call Center at (202) 727-5355.
By Mail: Download an application form here and mail to;
Department of Human Services
Economic Security Administration
Case Record Management Unit
P.O. Box 91560
Washington, DC 20090
By Fax: (202) 671-4400
In Person: You may apply at any of the Economic Service Centers (ESA) listed below.
| Anacostia Service Center 2100 Martin Luther King Ave., SE Washington, DC 20020 Phone: (202) 645-4614 |
Congress Heights Service Center 4001 South Capitol St., SW Washington, DC 20032 Phone: (202) 645-4546 |
Fort Davis Service Center 3851 Alabama Ave., SE Washington, DC 20020 Phone: (202) 645-4500 |
| H Street Service Center 645 H St., NE Washington, DC 20002 Phone: (202) 698-4350 |
Taylor Street Service Center 1207 Taylor St., NW Washington, DC 20011 Phone: (202) 576-8000 |
Applying for Long Term Care Programs (Waiver and Nursing Facilities) Click here for more information on accessing services.
Application Processing Timeframes
After submission of your application, it can take up to 45 days (or 60 days if you are disabled) for you to hear whether you have been approved for enrollment into the Medicaid program. If you are approved, you will receive a Medic card. The Medicaid program requires you to renew your eligibility each year to ensure that you are still eligible to receive Medicaid benefits.
Additional Application Forms
- Special Immigrant Visa Status Medicaid Application Form - For Afghan refugees resettling in DC and applying for medical coverage.