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Department of Health Care Finance

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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.

Medicaid

DC Medicaid provides health care coverage to low-income and disabled adults, children and families. To be eligible, you must be a resident of DC and must meet non-financial and financial eligibility requirements.

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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.

Long Term Care Administration

The Long Term Care Administration (LTCA) provides oversight and monitoring of programs targeted to elders, persons with physical disabilities, and persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities (ID/DD).

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Qualified Medicare Beneficiary

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

Report Medicaid Fraud and Abuse

Click here to report fraud and abuse.

How to Apply for Medical Coverage

Information and eligibility for applying to the MAGI Medicaid program.

Health Care Alliance

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

DC Healthy Families

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

Apply for Medicaid

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

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Health Care Ombudsman

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Latest

Jul 19 2017

Public Notice: Report on Stakeholder Responses to Request for Information on Potential Medicaid ACOs

This report summarizes information provided in response to Department of Health Care Finance’s (...

Jun 22 2017

Public Notice of June 2017 Medical Care Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda

Wednesday, June 28, 2017, 5:30-7:30 pm, 441 4th Street, NW, 10th Floor North, Conference Room #1028...

May 30 2017

Public Notice of May 31, 2017 MCAC Meeting Agenda

Wednesday, May 31, 2017, 5:30-7:30 pm, 441 4th Street, NW, 10th Floor North, Conference Room #1028...

May 25 2017

Department of Health Care Finance Announces Intent to Award Three Managed Care Contracts for New Five Year Program

Proposed Contracts to be Submitted to DC Council for Approval

May 15 2017

DHCF Announces Contract Award to Huron for Professional Health Care Services in Support of Planning for a New Hospital East of the River

Today, the Department of Health Care Finance (DHCF) announced that the Office of Contracting and...

Mar 8 2017

Department of Health Care Finance Year 2016-17 Performance Oversight Hearing