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Frequently Asked Questions

• Where to apply for medical assistance in DC?

  More information about these programs can be found on the DC Department of Health Care Finance website. See the Frequently Asked Questions about Medicaid Renewals [PDF]. There are now three (3) different applications and different ways to apply for Medical Assistance based upon your eligibility category:

• Where can I Find my DC Medicaid provider number?

  This information may be obtained from the Interactive Voice Response (IVR) system by calling (202) 906-8319 (in District) or (866) 752-9231 (outside DC metro area). The IVR will prompt you to enter your provider number.

• Who is eligible for Medicaid in Washington DC?

  Providers are doctors, hospitals and pharmacies who are enrolled with DC Medicaid. Who is eligible for Medicaid? Anyone who meets the Medicaid eligibility requirements can receive Medicaid.

• Where to find patient control number on ub04?

  When submitting an Adjustment or Void, indicate the Transaction Control Number (TCN) from the most recent paid claim. Patient Control Number Claim Field – On the UB04 claim form, the Medical Record Number field (3a), is for the provider's internal use.

• When does the community provider manuals come out?

  Community Provider Manuals DBHDD publishes its expectations, requirements, and standards for community providers via policies and the respective Behavioral Health or Developmental Disabilities Provider Manuals. The manuals are updated quarterly throughout each fiscal year (July – June) and are posted one month prior to the effective date.

• Where can I find the Medicaid provider manual?

  This section also contains billing instructions, as well as pertinent procedure codes and fee schedules. Click on the link to the Department of Health's Medicaid Update website. This monthly publication is mailed to active providers, and informs providers of up-to-date changes in the Medicaid Program.

• What is the process to get a CD version of the Medicaid provider manual?

  The online version of the Manual is updated quarterly to incorporate any policies transmitted via policy bulletins since the last Manual update. If you would like to receive a CD version of the Medicaid Provider Manual, you will need to submit a request to MDHHS.