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Health Insurance for Seniors and the Disabled
DC Medicaid provides free health insurance to seniors and disabled persons. The insurance pays for visits to the doctor. It also pays for hospital bills and prescription drugs. It can pay your monthly premium if you have Medicare.
To qualify, you must live in DC, your income must be less than the limit. Also, the amount you have in the bank must be less than the limit.
You do not have to be a US citizen. Some immigrants are eligible.
Even if your income is too high, you can qualify if you have high medical bills. This is called “Spend-Down”. Call (202) 724-5506 to learn more about Spend-Down.
You can apply at IMA. Call (202) 724-5506 to find out where to go, or to request an application.
When you apply, you need:
- Proof of income
(for example, paystubs or proof of retirement income, disability income, or Worker’s Compensation)
- Proof of your assets
(for example, banking and checking account statements)
- Proof that you live in DC
(for example, utility or telephone bill, lease, rent receipt, or DC driver’s license)
- Proof of your Social Security number
(for example, Social Security card or other documents with your Social Security number on it)
- Medicare card if you have one
In most cases, IMA will tell you if you are eligible within 45 days. If you are disabled, IMA will tell you if you are eligible within 90 days. The sooner you provide all of your information, the faster IMA can make a decision.
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