Fast Facts

• Is my family eligible?
• How can we apply?
• What documents do I need to apply?

Health Insurance for Children and Parents
DC Healthy Families provides free health insurance to families. With this insurance, you can choose a doctor and a health plan. This insurance pays for visits to the doctor. It also pays for hospital bills and prescription drugs.

To qualify, you must live in DC. Also, your income must be less than the limit.

• Many working parents are eligible. In fact, a family of four can earn more than $60,000 and still qualify.
• You do not have to be a U.S. citizen. Many immigrants are eligible.

To apply, please fill out a DC Healthy Families application. You can mail it to IMA.

Call 1 (888) 557-1116 to get an application. You can also pick one up at Giant or Safeway. You can get one at a library or a CVS store as well.

You can also apply at Income Maintenance Association (IMA). Call (202) 724-5506 to find out where to go.

What documents do I need to apply?
When you apply, you need:

• Proof of income
  (for example, pay stubs or letter from your employer)
• Proof that you live in DC
  (for example, utility or telephone bill, lease, rent receipt, or DC driver's license)
• Proof of your family?s Social Security numbers
  (for example, Social Security card or other documents with your Social Security number on it)

IMA should tell you if you are eligible within 45 days. The faster you provide all of your information, the faster IMA can make a decision.