The purpose of this transmittal is to announce that DHCF has entered into a new contract with a Medicare Advantage Organization (MAO) operating a Highly Integrated Dual Eligible Special Needs Plan (HIDE SNP), UnitedHealthcare. Under this new contract, UnitedHealthcare will cover both Medicare and Medicaid services for eligible enrollees. The D-SNP program, District Dual Choice, is officially in a transition period between February 1, 2022 and August 31, 2022. During the transition period, UnitedHealthcare will reimburse for services rendered to covered beneficiaries regardless of your contracted status with the health plan.