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What is the Alliance? |
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The DC HealthCare Alliance
(Alliance) program is designed to provide medical assistance to
needy District residents who are not eligible for
federally-financed Medicaid benefits. This includes
non-disabled childless adults, non-qualified aliens and some
individuals who are over-income for Medicaid. The Alliance
program provides comprehensive health services, including
preventative, primary, acute, and chronic care services such as
clinic services, emergency care, immunizations, in-patient and
out-patient hospital care, physician services, and prescription
drugs. |
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How can I apply? |
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You can apply at any IMA
Service Center. Please call (202)-724-5506 to identify the
Service Center nearest you. You can also apply at various
clinics and medical centers. Please call (202)-724-5506 to
verify hours and locations. |
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Where do I find information on
the Alliance? |
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More information may be
obtained by viewing the IMA Policy Manual. The Alliance
policy can be found in Part VII, Chapter 4 of the
IMA Policy Manual. |
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Who Does DC HealthCare
Alliance Cover? |
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- DC residents
- Childless adults under age
65
- Undocumented women for
maternity care
- Undocumented children for
dental care
- Undocumented children for
well-child care
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What Benefits Does DC
HealthCare Alliance Offer? |
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- Inpatient hospital care
- Outpatient medical care
(including preventive care)
- Emergency services
- Prescription drugs
- Rehabilitative services
- Home health care
- Dental services
- Specialty care
- Wellness programs
(including mother and baby care)
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