Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

I qualified for special enrollment and enrolled in a private health plan through DC Health Link that wasn’t sponsored by my employer. What do I need to do to sign up for coverage next year?
How can I register to vote in the District of Columbia?
What is the penalty for not having health coverage?
I'm signing up for a private health plan during open enrollment and want my coverage to start on January 1st. What's the deadline for selecting a plan and making my first premium payment?
I’m enrolled in a private health plan through DC Health Link. What do I need to do to renew my plan and by when?
When is open enrollment?
How do I report a change in my household?
I have a temporary visa (for example, a G visa) and live in the District. Do I meet the residency requirements to enroll in a plan through DC Health Link?
Do employers still have to offer COBRA to employees and their dependents losing coverage?
Can my broker help me with buying coverage through DC Health Link?
Can some people in my family apply for financial assistance while others apply for health coverage without assistance?
I tried completing an application and get a screen telling me to call an Administrator and another phone number for the Economic Security Administration (ESA). What should I do?
Can someone else complete the DC Health Link application for me?
My college-age child lives in D.C. and has coverage from DC Health Link. Will the 1095-A be sent to me or my child?
What do I do if my address or income changes?
How do I pay for my health or dental insurance electronically (auto-pay)?
What do I do if I haven’t received my monthly invoice in the mail or it doesn’t show up on my credit card statement?
When are my monthly premiums due?
How do I make a payment for my health/dental insurance?
Are tax credits available for small businesses and nonprofit organizations?
What types of trained experts are available to assist you?
Does listing a person on the application for health coverage mean that they are applying for health coverage?
Do I need a lawyer to complete the appeal process?
How can I find out if I and my family members are eligible for health coverage or help paying for health coverage?
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