Eligibility and enrollment in DC
Alliance and Immigrant Children's Program (ICP) Enrollees Special Information
Alliance and Immigrant Children’s Program (ICP) Enrollees: On October 1, 2025, you will no longer have Wellpoint DC or any managed care plan for your coverage. If you still have coverage under the Alliance program, Department of Healthcare Finance (DHCF) will act as your managed care plan. To make sure that you don’t miss any information, look for mail from DHCF and log into your account at District Direct for notices. You can also find out more at Health Care Alliance Program Changes (2025).
Am I eligible?
To qualify for the DC Healthy Families Program, DC Healthcare Alliance Program, or Immigrant Children’s Program, you must have limited income. The information on this page will help you determine if you’re eligible for these programs.
DC Healthcare Alliance Program
You may be eligible for DC Healthcare Alliance Program if you:
- Are age 21 or older
- Live in the District of Columbia
- Do not have health insurance
- Are not eligible for Medicaid or Medicare; and
- Meet certain income requirements.
Other restrictions may apply. Visit a Department of Human Services (DHS) service center to talk with someone in person about your eligibility or to enroll with Wellpoint DC. Find a DHS service center near you.
If you have any questions, call our Enrollee Services department toll-free at 833-359-1384 (TTY 711), Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
How do I enroll in a DC Medicaid program?
DC Healthcare Alliance Program
1. See if you’re eligible today – complete the application.
- Download the application.
- Fill out a paper copy of the application.
- Complete a face-to-face interview at a Department of Human Services (DHS) service center near you. Find a service center.
- Bring this information to the interview:
- Your application
- Supporting documents, including:
- Proof that you live in the District of Columbia
- Proof of any income or assets
- Your Social Security card (if you have one)
- Your green card (if you have one)
2. After you’re approved:
- Check your mail for an approval packet with the name of your health plan.
- If you’re not assigned to Wellpoint DC but would like to be, you can switch plans. There are two ways to switch:
- Log in or create an account online.
- Call 855-532-5465, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
3. Renew every six months.
- Visit our Renew page to learn more.
Want to switch to Wellpoint DC?
If you'd like to be with Wellpoint DC, call 800-620-7802 and tell them you want Wellpoint DC as your managed care plan.
This program is brought to you by the Government of the District of Columbia Department of Health Care Finance.