The District of Columbia currently has one program that is open to children. It is a TEFRA program that waives parental income. See this page on the DC program.

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Last updated 11/21/24

Programs in the District of Columbia

  • Target Population: Children who would otherwise require care in an institution with any type of disability, including medical, developmental, intellectual, or psychiatric conditions.
  • Ages: 0-18
  • Levels of Care: Intermediate Care Facility, Nursing Facility, Hospital
  • Income Waiver: Yes, the program is based on the child’s income only.
  • Program Type: TEFRA
  • Spots: unlimited
  • Expiration Date: NA
  • Description: Provides Medicaid coverage only.
  • Online State Information: TEFRA page or this fact sheet.
  • How to Apply: Contact the Department of Health Care Finance, Division of Children’s Health Services, Attn: TEFRA/Katie Beckett Coverage Group, 441 4th Street, NW Suite 900S, Washington, DC 20001, HealthCheck@dc.gov. This fact sheet also gives application information.
  • Waiting List: none

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