Helpful Resources Finding Insurance that Is Right for You General Information and Insurance Guides Helpful Resources Reports and Data Health insurance is complex and it can be confusing. Locally there are a number of resources available to assist residents and other consumers in assessing services and navigating the insurance market.   Agency and Website Provides Help With Phone Number Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking The government agency that regulates all financial service businesses in the District, including insurance companies and agents. The agency protects the interests of consumers from unfair and abusive practices. (202) 727-8000 Department of Health The government agency responsible for promoting and protecting the health, safety and quality of life of residents, visitors and those doing business in the District.  (202) 671-5000 Medicare Helps Medicare beneficiaries understand their Medicare coverage as well as signing up for prescription drug coverage. (800) 633-4227 Healthy Families (SCHIP) DC Healthy Families provides free health insurance to uninsured children under age 19 and their parents/guardians. (202) 442-5988 Medical Assistance (Medicaid) The state agency is responsible for administering the local Medicaid program, Title XIX of the Social Security Act, and other health care financing initiatives of the District. (202) 442-5988 Health Insurance Counseling For District of Columbia residents with Medicare, or who are 60 years or older, information sessions are available to help understand Medicare, Medicaid, and private health insurance  (202) 739-0668 DC Health Care Alliance The government program provides residents easy access to a vast array of professional healthcare providers. (202) 442-5961 Income Maintenance Administration The government administration determines the eligibility of applicants and to recertify the eligibility of recipients for federal and District-funded assistance programs. (202) 698-3900 Prescription Drug Coverage Program The government program offers the DC Rx Prescription Drug Discount Card, which help can save money on prescription medications. The card is free and available to all District residents regardless of age, income or existing health insurance. (877) 321-2652 Insurance Eligibility Determining Tool Answer questions about your household and receive a customized profile. (800) 234-1317 State Planning Grant (data) Under a federal grant, the Department of Health organized an advisory panel, researched expansion options, and recommended feasible approaches to expand coverage within the District of Columbia. (202) 442-5852 Office on Aging Develops and carries out a comprehensive and coordinated system of health, education, employment, and social services for the District's population who are 60 years of age and older. (202) 724-5622 Health Assistance Partnership A helpful tool for Medicare enrollees to understand their insurance needs as well as giving updates on changes in insurance policies  (202) 737-6340 Back to Health Insurance Main