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Health Benefit Exchange Authority

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Medicaid Unwinding

Losing Medicaid Coverage? No Worries...DC Health Link Has You Covered!

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Open Enrollment has ended, but
you still may qualify for coverage.
Learn more and find out if you qualify.

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Become familiar with health insurance terms and concepts to better understand your coverage and to get the most from your health plan. To learn more, check out DCHealthLink.com/glossary

In-Person Assister Program

The In-Person Assister Program is designed to help educate and enroll uninsured and hard-to-reach residents and small businesses in health insurance plans.

Small Business Health Insurance

Health Insurance for Small Business
By offering multiple health insurance plans, employers and employees win!
Just ask a broker for details!

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.

DC Health Link

Providing quality, affordable health coverage to DC residents, employers and their workers since October 1, 2013

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Coronavirus (COVID-19)

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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Jul 3 2024

Modified District Government Services for July 4, 2024

(Washington, DC) – On Thursday, July 4, the District Government will observe the Fourth of July...

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

(Washington)– The District of Columbia Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking (DISB) has...

Jan 24 2024

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

DC Health Link Open Enrollment Runs Through Next Wednesday, January 31, 2024; Communities Can...

Jul 8 2024

Broker News

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Broker News

Mar 8 2024

Broker News – Special Edition

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Jul 5 2023

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Apr 12 2023

Broker News

Apr 8 2024

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

Mila Kofman Testimony - Council of the District of Columbia Committee on Health - HBX Proposed FY25...

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

Mila Kofman Testimony - Council of the District of Columbia Committee on Health - HBX Proposed...

Health Benefit Exchange Authority

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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
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Impact of COVID-19 on the Mental Health of African Children in DC

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The Mayor’s Office on African Affairs and the Mayor’s Office on African American Affairs will host a panel discussion with health professionals, art therapists and other service providers to discuss the impact of COVID-19 on the mental health of African children. Mental health service is one the 10 essential benefits of the Affordable Care Act and having health insurance in a major factor in getting appropriate care and treatment for mental health conditions.