Medicaid · District of Columbia
How to apply for Medicaid in District of Columbia
Apply for Medicaid in District of Columbia
Official site · always free to apply
Apply online
on districtdirect.dc.gov
Call 855-532-5465- Decision time
- 45 days; 90 days if eligibility is based on disability
- Cost to apply
- Free
Ways to apply
Apply through the official links below.
- Official program pagedistrictdirect.dc.gov
- Eligibility rulesdistrictdirect.dc.gov
- How to apply (official instructions)dchealthlink.com
Phone: 855-532-5465 · (202) 727-5355 · (800) 877-8339
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