District of Columbia Medicaid Managed Care Program who are currently enrolled with Wellpoint DC (formerly Amerigroup DC) will be automatically assigned to AmeriHealth Caritas DC (AmeriHealth). Effective August 1, 2026.

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.

Apply for SNAP, TANF/Cash Assistance and Medical Benefits or learn more about all our offered benefits.

Important! Updates about Medicaid

Learn about important changes for some Medicaid programs starting January 1, 2026. 

Explore Medicaid Program Changes

Learn about important changes for adult noncitizens starting October 1, 2026.

A simple overview and timeline of changes to DC Medicaid rules as a result of a new federal law, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

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.