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Signing up for health insurance is an easy
threefour-step process

STEP 1

Can you get coverage now?

See if you qualify for health insurance now. Apply anytime for Medicaid.

STEP 12

Tell us about yourself

Tell us if you need help paying for coverage. Then, create an account, answer eligibility questions and tell us who needs coverage. Just you, or you and your family?

STEP 23

Compare and choose

Find a quality, affordable healthcare plan that's right for you, or for you and your family. There are many choices to meet your needs and budget.

STEP 34

Enroll

Once you choose a plan, confirm your plan selection and submit your enrollment.

Apply for Medicaid
Compare Plans with Plan Match

See if you qualify for savings, see overall costs, costs in a bad year and more. Plan Match is powered by Consumers’ CHECKBOOK.

Go to Plan Match (Browse Plans)

Open enrollment deadlines

Get information about open enrollment and payment deadlines.

Changes in your life?

If you have certain life events, you may qualify for a special enrollment period.

Get free expert help

DC Health Link trained and certified Assisters are available at no cost to you.

Why get covered?

DC law requires residents to have qualifying health coverage, get an exemption, or pay a penalty on their DC taxes.

Tax information

Find the tax information you need.