Health insurance with Wellpoint DC

For over 25 years, Wellpoint has been helping families access the care they need. With Wellpoint District of Columbia, Inc. (Wellpoint DC), you will receive the benefits of a national brand powered by a local team with a network that includes some of the best doctors and hospitals in your area.

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Benefits with Wellpoint DC

Nothing is more important than keeping you and your family healthy. Wellpoint DC covers your standard Medicaid benefits like doctor visits, hospital stays, dental and vision care, and prescriptions. Qualifying enrollees also enjoy extra benefits to help with everyday life.

DOCTOR VISITS

Get the care you need from a doctor you choose. Our plan includes thousands of doctors, including many specialists.

HOSPITAL STAYS

You’re covered if you need to get care in the hospital. Benefits also include urgent and emergency care.

PRESCRIPTIONS

We pay for prescriptions and many over-the-counter medicines. You can get your medicine from any pharmacy in our plan.

DENTAL AND VISION CARE

Smile with confidence with exams and cleanings. We may also pay for eye exams and glasses, if they are included in your plan.

ONLINE DOCTOR VISITS

Health issues come up when you least expect them. Video chat with a doctor, day or night, through LiveHealth Online.

Note: Some benefits have eligibility requirements.

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How to enroll in Wellpoint DC

Apply for DC Medicaid benefits.

Enrollment in Medicaid is year-round. See if you’re eligible and apply online through the DC Health Link website.

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Once you’re approved, you’ll be assigned to a health plan. After you start, you’ll have 90 days to change to a different plan.

Enroll in the Wellpoint DC health plan.

Change plans in one of two ways:

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