$1,732/mo/mo
Individual income limit
$3,575/mo/mo
Family of 4 income limit
215% FPL
FPL threshold
Key Facts for Washington D.C.
- ✓DC has the most generous Medicaid eligibility in the country
- ✓Adults qualify up to 215% FPL
- ✓DC Healthcare Alliance covers residents who don't qualify for Medicaid due to immigration status
What DC Medicaid / Alliance Covers
✓ Doctor visits
✓ Hospital care
✓ Prescription drugs
✓ Mental health
✓ Dental
✓ Vision
✓ Long-term care
Who Qualifies in Washington D.C.?
Children
Most children under 19 qualify regardless of immigration status through CHIP or Medicaid.
Pregnant women
Pregnant women typically qualify at higher income limits than standard Medicaid in Washington D.C..
Low-income adults
Adults 19–64 earning up to $1,732/mo/mo (215% FPL) qualify.
Seniors & disabled
Adults 65+ and people with disabilities may qualify through SSI-related Medicaid programs.
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Apply at state portal →✓ Medicaid Expansion State
Washington D.C. expanded Medicaid under the ACA, covering more low-income adults.