This $8,442,681,672.00 Medicaid Block Grant award under the Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778) was provided by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to the District of Columbia Government's Department of Health (DC Health) for the period from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025. The funding supports the administration and delivery of Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) services in Washington, D.C., including medical assistance payments, eligibility determinations, claims processing, and overall program oversight. As the primary public health agency for the District, DC Health may sub-award portions of the grant to local governments, non-profit organizations, healthcare providers, and community groups to facilitate direct service delivery to low-income populations, including cash assistance recipients, children, pregnant women, the elderly, and individuals with disabilities.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | ($20m) | 4/23/25 | ||
| Not listed | ($5m) | 4/23/25 | ||
| Not listed | $860.2m | 4/1/25 | ||
| Not listed | $860.2m | 4/1/25 | ||
| Not listed | $83.5m | 3/13/25 |