Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Can employers offer coverage to employees' family members?

Employers in DC Health Link are required to offer coverage to all full-time employees working at least 30 hours per week. However, employers will have a choice of whether or not to offer coverage to family members of eligible employees (e.g. spouses, domestic partners, children). Employers that choose to offer coverage to employees' family members will be able to set up different contribution percentages for employees and for dependents.