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Department of Health Care Finance - DHCF

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

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Medicaid Provider Portal

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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How to Apply for DC Medicaid?

Information and eligibility for applying to the MAGI Medicaid program.

DC Healthy Families

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

Qualified Medicare Beneficiary

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

Health Care Alliance

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

Apply for Medicaid

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

Report Medicaid Fraud and Abuse

Click here to report fraud and abuse.

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Latest

Feb 17 2022

Mayor Bowser and Universal Health Services Break Ground on New Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center, GW Health at St. Elizabeths East in Ward 8, First Hospital Built in the District in Over 20 Years

(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and Universal Health Services (UHS) along with George...

Nov 12 2021

Public Notice: Payment Delays

DHCF Provider Payments delayed to Monday, November 15th.

Sep 13 2021

Statement from Mayor Bowser on Disapproval Resolution for Managed Health Care Services for Medicaid and Alliance Enrollees

(WASHINGTON, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser responded to the decision of four Councilmembers to...

Sep 1 2021

Public Notice: Mayoral Order 2021-105 Health Care Resources Emergency Administrative Issuance, September 1, 2021

Public Notice - Wednesday, September 1, 2021 On September 1, 2021, Mayor Bowser issued Mayoral...

Aug 27 2021

DHCF Announces Intent to Re-Procure Managed Care Contracts to Support the Delivery of Whole-Person Care

Medicaid reform efforts continue with focus on better integrating physical and behavioral health...

Mar 25 2022

Public Hearing on Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Oversight Hearing

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Feb 28 2022

Public Hearing on Fiscal Year 2021-22 Performance Oversight of the Department of Health Care Finance

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Jun 7 2021

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

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Apr 21 2021

Public Hearing on B24-0115, the “Department of Health Care Finance Support 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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Feb 1 2022

Update on Managed Care Organization Procurement

On November 19, 2021, the Office of Contracting and Procurement (OCP), on behalf of the Department...

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Department of Health Care Finance - DHCF

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

Connect With Us
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

September MCAC Access Subcommittee Agenda and Materials

Last Date:

The DHCF MCAC Access Subcommittee will meet on 9/9/20 from 9:30 am to 11:00 am to discuss access issues related to the use of technology to 1) access health care; and 2) contact beneficiaries and stakeholders. The meeting will hear about policy changes around telehealth and provider technological support during the pandemic, along with a call for affected community members and providers to identify remaining access issues regarding the use of telehealth.