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

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.

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

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.

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