We want you to keep your health coverage!
To make sure that you don't miss important information, please be sure that the Department of Health Care Finance (DHCF) has your current address, phone number, and email address so that DHCF knows where to send your renewal letter. Update your information at districtdirect.dc.gov.
Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests
Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order free at-home COVID-19 tests through the federal government. The tests are completely free.
Learn more here.
Being informed is a great way to keep you and your family healthy.
News
Please read our newsletter. The MedStar Family Choice District of Columbia Enrollee Newsletter contains information about benefits and services, as well as general topics of interest for leading a healthy lifestyle.
Winter 2024 Enrollee Newsletter: English, Spanish, Amharic
Fall 2023 Enrollee Newsletter: English, Spanish, Amharic
Summer 2023 Enrollee Newsletter: English, Spanish, Amharic
Winter 2023 Enrollee Newsletter: English, Spanish, Amharic
Health Education Resources
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Asthma
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Body Mass Index (BMI)
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Dental
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Diabetes
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Expectant and Postpartum Mothers
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Flu
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Heart Health
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Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
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Lead Poisoning
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RSV
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Sickle Cell Disease
Public Resources
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Renew or Recertify Health Plan Benefits
If you need to renew or recertify your DC Healthy Families, DC Healthcare Alliance, or Immigrant Children's Program benefits, there are three ways to do this:
- Online – visit DistrictDirect.DC.gov
- By phone – call DC ESA Public Benefits Call Center at 202-727-5355
- In person – go to a DC ESA Service Center near you
To learn more, click here. If you need assistance, please call 202-363-4348 (select option 1, then option 2) to speak with an Outreach coordinator.
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Public and charter school resources and requirements
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DC Health Childhood Immunization Communications Toolkit
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DC Special Education Hub
We are committed to helping families understand special education in the District of Columbia by connecting them with tools, information, and support they need to make informed decision to guide their children's learning.
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Medicaid resources
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District of Columbia Government
Information
How new technology is evaluated
MedStar Family Choice DC evaluates new technology, and new uses for technology already available, as needed. We evaluate new technology to keep up with industry changes and standards. This helps to ensure that our enrollees have access to safe and effective care.
The new technology we evaluate may fall into categories such as medical and behavioral healthcare procedures, medications, medical equipment (for example, insulin pump), and treatments (for example, vaccines).
When there is a need for new technology, the Chief Medical Officer will review it and make sure that it has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration. We will then see if DC Medicaid covers it. If DC Medicaid determines that the new technology should be a covered benefit, the request will be approved by MedStar Family Choice DC if it is medically necessary. If DC Medicaid does not currently cover the new technology, we will review industry standards in considering whether or not to cover the new technology.
Information current as of: