DC is a leader in ensuring all residents have access to health care, regardless of income level.
The District is a leader in health care reform, having established a state-based marketplace, expanded Medicaid eligibility, and providing a local health coverage program (the DC Healthcare Alliance) for adults not eligible for Medicaid or Medicare.
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DC Council Budget Moves in the Right Direction, Some Major Shortcomings Remain
By Kate Coventry, Doni Crawford, Eliana Golding, Qubilah Huddleston, Tazra Mitchell and Alyssa Noth • July 9, 2020 • Budget / Early Child & Pre-K to 12 Education / Economic Development / Health Care / Homelessness / Income & Poverty / Jobs & Training
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Remove Barriers that Deny Health Coverage to Thousands of Immigrants
By Ed Lazere • February 5, 2020 • Budget / Health Care
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By Ed Lazere • October 9, 2019 • Health Care
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What’s In the Proposed Fiscal Year 2020 Budget for Health Care?
By Ed Lazere • April 5, 2019 • Health Care
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No Way to Run a Healthcare Program: DC’s Access Barriers for Immigrants Contribute to Poor Outcomes and Higher Costs
By Ed Lazere • March 17, 2019 • Health Care
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Guest Blog: It’s Time for DC Council to Invest in Building a Healthy Community
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