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

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

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.

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.