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Moving to or from District of Columbia with Medicaid

Moving TO District of Columbia

District of Columbia Medicaid does not accept transferred cases from other states: every new District of Columbia resident applies fresh through DC Department of Health Care Finance (DHCF). There is no waiting period tied to how recently you arrived — eligibility is decided on District of Columbia's own income and household rules from the day you become a resident.

Leaving District of Columbia

Leaving District of Columbia ends your District of Columbia Medicaid case — no state will take it over. Close the case with DC Department of Health Care Finance (DHCF) effective your move month, then apply in your destination state immediately after arriving.

Official agency: DC Department of Health Care Finance (DHCF) ↗

District of Columbia Medicaid at a glance

Program nameDistrict of Columbia Medicaid
ACA Medicaid expansionYes — adults covered on income
Adult income limitnot published as % FPL
Processingup to 45 days

Common questions

Who runs Medicaid in District of Columbia?

DC Department of Health Care Finance (DHCF). The official page and application link are cited below — always act through them.

Does District of Columbia make new residents wait for Medicaid?

No state may impose a residency waiting period for Medicaid. You apply as soon as you live in District of Columbia; eligibility is decided on District of Columbia's own rules.

Where do I report that I'm leaving District of Columbia?

Contact DC Department of Health Care Finance (DHCF) (official link below) to report the move and close your case effective your move month.

Every move involving District of Columbia

Official sources

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Written by Benefits Transfer Editorial Team

Reviewed by Billy Reiner, Editor

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