DC Residents Will Have Access to UnitedHealthcare’s District Dual Choice Program – Individuals Eligible for Medicare and Medicaid June 29, 2022

The District Dual Choice Program provides comprehensive, coordinated health benefits to eligible adults (aged 21+) who qualify for Medicare and Medicaid. This comprehensive health coverage offers a customized care plan and a single point of contact for all Medicare and DC Medicaid services. UnitedHealthcare will continue to work closely with the Department of Health Care Finance (DHCF) to improve the overall health and well-being of enrollees through a value-based, whole-person, and integrated care model.

Integrated care is changing the way patients receive their care by focusing on care of the whole person. Physical health and behavioral health are significantly correlated, but historically the systems that deliver physical and behavioral health services have been built and developed independently, with no formal, system-level coordination. By integrating behavioral health and Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) into the District Dual Choice Program, UnitedHealthcare can provide a comprehensive approach to care coordination across medical and behavioral services, improve and simplify enrollee and provider experiences, reduce administrative costs, and enhance health plan ability to deliver on state goals. 

UnitedHealthcare works for enhanced and deeper provider partnerships through value-based contracting, including Home and community-Based Services (HCBS) providers. This creates an enrollee-centered approach in caring for enrollees while continuing to meet them where they are, resulting in effectively coordinated care. Enrollees can continue to access core Medicare benefits along with Part D (pharmacy) benefits and targeted clinical programs and services. Additionally, the plan offers supplemental benefits and services that are not typically available through Original Medicare or Medicaid at no extra cost. These may include dental coverage, routine vision care, allowance for certain over-the counter items and healthy food, and more.

For more information about Provider Resources visit UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of District of Columbia Homepage | UHCprovider.com.