How to Find Affordable Health Insurance in Washington, DC

The District of Columbia Department of Health has developed a wide array of programs to provide healthcare services to the uninsured and those with low income levels.

For those who qualify for Medicaid, including low income, disabled and elderly, they can receive insurance coverage for hospital and doctor services, dental and vision services, X-rays, lab work, hospice and mental health services. Interested D.C. Residents are encouraged to apply through their local Income Maintenance Administration (IMI) Service Center.

The D.C. Healthcare Alliance is for those who have no health insurance, Medicare or Medicaid; income limits apply. It includes hospital care, preventative care, dental care, immunization, prescription drugs, family planning, urgent and emergency room services. Patients must join the D.C. Healthcare Alliance and receive a membership card.

Families with children can take advantage of healthcare benefits through the D.C. Healthy Families Program. Incomes are limited to 300% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPV) if families are enrolling only children, and a limit of 200% of FPV is coverage is requested for the entire family. It includes insurance for hospital and doctor services, dental and vision, and prescription medicines.

DC Dept of Health:
http://dchealth.dc.gov

DC Dept of Healthcare Finance:
http://dhcf.dc.gov

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