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Health Benefit Exchange Authority

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About the Health Benefit Exchange

The District's Health Benefit Exchange will enable individuals and small employers to find affordable and easier-to-understand health insurance.

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Upcoming Events

Sep 18 2024 - 17:30

Health Benefit Exchange (HBX) Executive Board Meeting

Nov 13 2024 - 17:30

Health Benefit Exchange (HBX) Executive Board Meeting

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Modified District Government Services for July 4, 2024

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Jun 18 2024

Modified District Government Services for Juneteenth

(Washington, DC) – On Wednesday, June 19, District Government will observe Juneteenth. While some...

May 23 2024

Modified District Government Services for Memorial Day

(Washington, DC) – On Monday, May 27, the District Government will observe Memorial Day. While some...

May 23 2024

DC Announces 2025 Proposed Health Insurance Rates

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Jan 24 2024

With One Week Left to Sign Up for Health Insurance Through DCHealthLink.com, Mayor Bowser Urges Residents to Get Covered

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Apr 8 2024

Mila Kofman Testimony - Council of the District of Columbia Committee on Health - HBX Proposed FY25 Budget Oversight Hearing

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Feb 14 2024

February 14 Mila Kofman Testimony - Performance Oversight FY23-24 Oversight Hearing

Sep 11 2023

September 11 Mila Kofman Testimony - Public Oversight Roundtable on Medicaid Renewal and Redetermination

September 11 Mila Kofman Testimony - Public Oversight Roundtable on Medicaid Renewal and...

Aug 24 2023

Mila Kofman Testimony – DISB Public Hearing on Proposed Health Insurance Rates for 2024

Mar 30 2023

Mila Kofman Testimony - Council of the District of Columbia Committee on Health - HBX Proposed Budget FY24 Budget Oversight Hearing

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Health Benefit Exchange Authority

Office Hours
Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5:30 pm

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1225 Eye Street, NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20005
Phone: (202) 715-7576
TTY: 711

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Overview

The new health care law known as the Affordable Care Act (ACA) was signed into law by President Obama on March 23, 2010. Thousands of District residents, small business owners, and the employees of such businesses will soon have access to comprehensive, affordable health coverage. And many individuals and families will qualify for help paying for health insurance.