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The Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) provides comprehensive free or low-cost healthcare benefits to children whose parents or guardians do not qualify for Medicaid. CHIP is a federal program, and each state/territory has flexibility to design their own CHIP program within federal guidelines. Therefore, CHIP benefits may differ in each state/territory.
CHIP benefits may include annual check-ups, hospital visits, dental insurance, vision insurance and more. All services are provided through medical providers that participate in the CHIP program. Not all doctors and medical facilities accept CHIP patients.
Learn more about CHIP benefits here.
The District of Columbia state CHIP program is called the District of Columbia Healthy Families Insurance. It is administered by the District of Columbia Department of Health and Welfare. For more information about the District of Columbia Healthy Families Insurance, click here.
A child may receive CHIP benefits in the District of Columbia for as long as he or she qualifies for the program. A participant’s qualifications are determined by their age and their household’s monthly gross income. To learn more about eligibility and qualifying for the District of Columbia Healthy Families Insurance, click here.
If a child is eligible for CHIP, the following services will be covered:
Other services may also be covered depending on the child’s needs.
For more information about the services covered and what medical assistance you can receive, call the DC Healthy Families phone lines at 1 (202) 639-4030 or 1 (800) 620-7802,or review the District of Colombia CHIP page here.
To qualify for CHIP in the District of Columbia, a child must meet the following criteria:
For more information on the District of Columbia’s household income limits and other eligibility criteria to qualify for CHIP, click here.
You will not have to pay a premium for enrollment in the District of Columbia Healthy Families Insurance.
When your child receives covered medical services, your copay will be $3 to $5 except for emergency services.
For more information on the cost of CHIP benefits in the District of Columbia, call the Health Coverage Assistance line at 1 (800) 620-7802.
Before applying for the District of Columbia Healthy Families Insurance, complete the following three steps:
Learn about the income limits and other eligibility criteria here.
To apply for CHIP online, you can create an account through the DC Health Link portal here.
To apply for CHIP in person, click here to find your nearest District of Columbia Economic Security Administration (ESA) Service Center location.
To apply for CHIP by phone, call 1 (855) 532-5465.
To apply for CHIP by mail, fill out the Standard Application for Health Coverage & Help Paying Costs found here and send it to the following address:
Department of Human Services
Economic Security Administration
Case Record Management Unit<
P.O. Box 91560
Washington, DC 20090
To apply for CHIP by fax, fill out the Standard Application for Health Coverage & Help Paying Costs found here and send it to 1 (202) 671-4400.
*The District of Columbia uses the same application for multiple benefits and self-reliance programs. Be sure to mark the correct program you are applying for in your application.
Depending on your method of application, you can check your application status in the following ways:
You will receive a determination letter in the mail notifying you of your eligibility for CHIP within1 to 2 weeks of applying. This timeline may be extended if the Department of Health and Welfare requires more information from you to process your application.
If approved for CHIP, you will be sent a District of Columbia Health Insurance Identification Card by mail.
For more information about what happens after you apply for the District of Columbia Healthy Families Insurance, you can contact the DC Healthy Families phone lines at 1 (202) 639-4030 or 1 (800) 620-7802.
If you do not agree with the District of Columbia Department of Health and Welfare’s decision to deny you CHIP benefits, you can file an appeal within 90 days of when you receive your eligibility determination in the mail.
You can file your appeal by mail or by fax to the Health Insurance Marketplace.
To send your appeal by fax, fill out the appeal form here and dial: 1 (877) 369-0130.
To send your appeal by mail, complete the appeal form and send it to the following address:
Health Insurance Marketplace
Attn: Appeals
465 Industrial Blvd.
London, KY 40750-0061
After submitting your appeal, you will receive a decision by mail or email within 30 days.
If you have any further questions regarding the appeals process, you can contact the Marketplace Appeals Center at 1 (855) 231-1751. Or, you can contact the DC Healthy Families phone lines at 1 (202) 639-4030 or 1 (800) 620-7802.
To transfer your child from your current insurance to CHIP benefits, you will need to contact your current health insurance provider and ask a representative to discontinue their insurance coverage.
You can find your insurance company’s customer service number on your health insurance card.
If you have any questions about the insurance transfer process, contact the state’s health insurance marketplace, DC Health Link, at 1 (855) 532-5465 Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM ET.Or, send an email to the customer support team here or directly to info@dchealthlink.com.
If you have any further questions about the District of Columbia Healthy Families Insurance or CHIP, call the DC Healthy Families phone lines at 1 (202) 639-4030 or 1 (800) 620-7802.
You can also call 1 (855) 532-5465 if you have questions about your CHIP application or need more information from counselors in person.
You can also contact your local DC ESA Service Center. You can find a list of contact information for local offices in the District of Columbia here.
Services are available:
For additional inquiries, you can mail the DC Healthy Families main office at:
DC Healthy Families and. DC Health Care Alliance
1111 14th NW
Suite 620
Washington, DC 20005
While we are not affiliated with the government in any way, our private company engaged writers to research the Children’s Health Insurance Program and compiled a guide and the following answers to frequently asked questions. Our goal is to help you get the benefits that you need by providing useful information on the process.
Our free CHIP Guide is filled with helpful information about how to apply, program eligibility and how to get in touch with local offices. You can view or download our free guide here.