The Department of Health Care Finance (DHCF) is working with the Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) and other District agencies and stakeholders to develop a Section 1115 Medicaid Waiver to transform Medicaid’s system for behavioral health services in the District of Columbia.  

To get more information from the public, DHCF and DBH are holding a public meeting on Thursday, March 28, 2019, from 1:30 to 3:00 PM in Room 1117, 11th Floor 441 4th Street NW.  This meeting will inform the public about the waiver and the District’s proposed goals, service changes, and timeframe for submission.  The meeting will also share information on how members of the public can be involved in this initiative.  All interested members of the public, including service providers, advocates, and Medicaid enrollees, are welcome to attend to share any questions, feedback, and ideas.

Individuals can join the meeting by phone by dialing 1-650-479-3208 and using the access code 737 504 801, or by web conference by going to https://dcnet.webex.com/dcnet/j.php?MTID=m4957e0449d20a6e39b4255938ca0dff4 and using password “BepPCSEm.”

To share questions, receive further information, and get updates on future events, please email [email protected].