Consumer Assistance in District of Columbia

The District of Columbia Consumer Assistance Program is run by the District’s Office of Health Care Ombudsman and Bill of Rights in the Department of Health Care Finance. Staff can answer questions about health insurance regulations, rights, and responsibilities. They can help you file a complaint or appeal a health plan decision. Get consumer help with a problem or question.

Medicaid in District of Columbia

You can apply for Medicaid in District of Columbia by contacting your state Medicaid agency.

Shop Health Insurance Marketplace® in District of Columbia

If your small business is located in the District of Columbia, you can use the DC Health Link website to learn more about offering your employees health coverage.

SHOP Health Insurance Marketplace® for Employees in District of Columbia

If your employer offers SHOP health coverage in the District of Columbia, you should contact your employer or visit the DC Health Link website for more information.

Health Insurance Marketplace® in District of Columbia

If you live in the District of Columbia, you’ll use the DC Health Link website to enroll in health coverage.

CHIP in District of Columbia

DC Healthy Families covers uninsured children in families with moderate incomes that are too high to qualify for Medicaid. You can find out whether your children qualify for DC Healthy Families right now. Fill out a Marketplace application and find out whether your children qualify. Learn more about DC Healthy Families.