State Health Insurance Resources

District of Columbia (DC)

Find help with health insurance problems, appeal denials, and access assistance programs in District of Columbia.

Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking

Your state insurance department can help you understand your rights, file complaints against insurers, and access external review processes.

Consumer Hotline: 202-727-8000
File a Complaint: File a complaint online

Consumer Assistance Programs

Free programs that can help you understand your health coverage options and resolve insurance problems.

Consumer Assistance
DC Health Link Consumer Assistance

Phone: 855-532-5465

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SHIP (Medicare Assistance)
DC State Health Insurance Assistance Program

Phone: 202-727-8370

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Medicaid Resources

DC Department of Health Care Finance
Medicaid Ombudsman

DC Medicaid Ombudsman Program

Phone: 202-724-7491

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External Review Available

District of Columbia offers an independent external review process for health insurance denials. This is a free or low-cost way to have your denial reviewed by an independent third party.

Learn About External Review

Additional Resources

Other organizations that may be able to help with health coverage issues.

Legal Aid DC

Free legal services for low-income DC residents

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