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District of Columbia
These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on September 3, 2020.
For more up-to-date information on the relief programs available in the District of Columbia, we recommend that you visit D.C.'s COVID-19 Recovery Resources or Food Resources.
Health-Related Relief Programs
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CARES Act: Support for Healthcare Providers
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) appropriates funds to detect, prevent, diagnose, and treat coronavirus, and provides additional funding for telehealth: … » more information -
Defense Health Program
This program appropriates $82 million in additional funding to the Department of Defense to cover the costs of COVID-19 diagnostic tests and related services for beneficiaries of military TRICARE health plans, as described in Division F, Section … » more information -
Families First Coronavirus Response Act Health Provisions
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) provides no-cost COVID-19 testing for participants in private health insurance plans and beneficiaries of federal health insurance programs, and expanded Medicaid benefits. » more information -
Indian Health Services
This program provides funding to the Indian Health Service to cover the cost of COVID-19 testing. Specifically, the program appropriates $64 million in new funding to the Indian Health Service to be used to cover the costs of COVID-19 diagnostic … » more information -
Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund
This section appropriates an additional $1 billion for a “Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund” for the Department of Health and Human Services (“DHHS”) to pay claims submitted by providers for reimbursement for the cost of COVID-19 … » more information -
COVID-19 Benefits Offered by DC Health Link Providers, Special Open Enrollment Period for Uninsured, and COVID-19 Testing Coverage
DC Health Link’s website provides an exemplar list of benefits offered by DC Health Link providers including Aetna, CareFirst, Kaiser Permanente, and UnitedHealthcare. Specific questions are answered, including whether insurance will cover COVID-19 … » more information -
Grocery Plus
The Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) works to improve the health of low-income persons at least 60 years of age by supplementing their diets with nutritious United States Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) Foods. CSFP food packages do not … » more information -
Guidance on Medical Coverage through Medicaid, DC Healthcare Alliance, and Immigrant Children’s Program
The District of Columbia Department of Human Services offers medical coverage to income-eligible residents through Medicaid, the DC Healthcare Alliance (“Alliance”), and DC Healthy Families programs. Newly unemployed individuals who are also newly … » more information -
Public Benefits Automatic Extension, Waivers, Access
As part of the COVID-19 Response Emergency Amendment Act of 2020, the Council of the District of Columbia has granted Mayor Bowser the power to extend the eligibility period for individuals receiving benefits and the timeframe for determinations of … » more information -
Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (“WIC”)
D.C.’s Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (“WIC”) is a preexisting food assistance program that provides services to pregnant women, new mothers, infants, and children up to age 5. Click here and here for more … » more information
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