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The District of Columbia Department of Health Care Finance (DHCF) has recently finalized new regulations affecting Medicaid reimbursement for certain out-of-pocket expenses. Learn more.
HSCSN Alerts
Important Alerts
Read the alert information below to stay informed about current events affecting your health care.
DHCF Medicaid Reimbursement Update
The District of Columbia Department of Health Care Finance has recently finalized new regulations that allow Medicaid beneficiaries to submit claims for reimbursement of certain out-of-pocket expenses up to one (1) year from the date of purchase. The new regulations are available here.
More information, including instructions on how to submit a request for reimbursement, is available here. HSCSN enrollees should submit their completed reimbursement request form and supporting materials via email to UM@hschealth.org.
Previous Alerts
Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) Vaccine
The DC Department of Health (DC Health) strongly recommends the Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) vaccine, a safe and effective way to prevent measles, a highly contagious disease. Learn more.
United Medical Center Closing in April
United Medical Center will permanently close all services on April 15th, 2025, including the Children’s National UMC Emergency Department. Download the notice for important details.
Apple Sauce Recall
Attention! Nationwide recall of certain apple sauce pouches due to possible contamination with lead. Download the informational letter.
Optum Financial/Optum Pay
Effective July 15th, 2024, Health Services for Children with Special Needs (HSCSN) will implement Optum Financial/Optum Pay as the check payment vendor for provider electronic funds transfer (EFT).
The details to the provider letter can be found here.