Eligibility and enrollment in DC

You may be eligible for the DC Healthy Families Program if you are:

• Eligible for Medicaid or CHIP.
• A childless adult up to age 64 who meets certain income requirements.
• A foster care enrollee who decides to remain in this program.

Other restrictions may apply. Contact your local Economic Security Administration (ESA) Service Center, or call 202-727-5355 to find the ESA Service Center nearest you to talk with someone about eligibility or to enroll with Wellpoint District of Columbia, Inc.

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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.

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Your child may be eligible for the Immigrant Children’s Program if they:

• Are under the age of 21
• Live in the District of Columbia
• Are not eligible for Medicaid; and
• Meet certain income requirements.

Other restrictions may apply. To talk with someone about eligibility or to enroll with Wellpoint DC, contact your local Economic Security Administration (ESA) Service Center. If you need help with finding a nearby ESA Service Center, call 202-727-5355.

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1. See if you’re eligible today.

• Apply in person: Go to your Economic Security Administration (ESA) Service Center, or call 202-727-5355 to find the ESA Service Center nearest you.
• Apply online: Log in or create an account and fill out an application.

2. After you’re approved:

• Check your mail for an approval packet with the name of your health plan.
• If you’re not with 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 each year.

• Visit our Renew page to learn more.

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.

1. See if your child is eligible today.

• Apply in person: Go to your Economic Security Administration (ESA) Service Center, or call 202-727-5355 to find the ESA Service Center nearest you.
• Apply online: Log in or create an account and fill out an application.

2. After your child is approved:

• Check your mailbox for an approval packet with the name of your child’s health plan.
• If your child is not assigned to Wellpoint DC but you would like them to be, you can switch plans. There are two ways to switch:
  • Log in or create an account online.
• Call 800-620-7802, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

3. Renew each year.

• Visit our Renew page to learn more.