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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.
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Summer Programs
Make good use of your time out of school with the HSCSN Summer Programs.
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Value-Added Benefits
Explore our Value-Added Benefits—Caregiver Support, Fitness, Safety Gear, Summer Benefits, and more for HSCSN enrollees!
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Imagine Pediatrics
Imagine PediatricsTM gives you quick access to medical advice and treatment whenever you need it, right from home.
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New Enrollee Orientation
Join our monthly New Enrollee Orientation to learn more about our services or ask questions to your care manager.
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Who We Are
Health Services for Children with Special Needs serves children and young adults up to age 26 who live in Washington, DC and receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
We focus on young people with special health care needs, providing your child with the attention and level of care that helps make their life as full as possible.
Message from the CEO
Anna Dunn, MBA
CEO, Health Services for Children with Special Needs
Our Health Care Plan
HSCSN is the contracted healthcare plan provider for the District of Columbia's Child and Adolescent Supplemental Security Income Program (CASSIP) for children and young adults. HSCSN provides complete care for children and young adults with special health care needs. As an enrollee, you will have access to quality health care services and benefits.
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Family-Centered Care
As an enrollee, your child is assigned a care manager who will work alongside your child, family members, and providers to create a Care Coordination Plan. This plan will help guide your child's medical needs.
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Preventative Care
We provide Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment (EPSDT) or HealthCheck from birth to 26 years of age. These check-ups help with the physical, mental, and developmental health of your child.
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Highest Quality of Care
We know choosing a care provider is important. We have more than 2,000 providers in our network. We can help you choose a team of providers that is right for your child's needs.
Health and Family Support Programs
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HSCSN enrollees and their family support systems have access to free programs and resources to help manage medical conditions and improve overall health and well-being.
Programs include fitness and nutrition classes, health management programs, and parent advocacy groups.
View ProgramsFederal Holiday Office Closures
Our offices observe the following federal holidays and will be closed. Please plan your visits or calls appropriately.
- New Year's Day (January 1)
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (Third Monday in January)
- Presidents' Day (Third Monday in February)
- Memorial Day (Last Monday in May)
- Independence Day (July 4)
- Labor Day (First Monday in September)
- Veteran's Day (Novemebr 11)
- Thanksgiving Day (Fourth Thursday in November)
- Christmas Day (December 25)
Upcoming Events
New Enrollee Orientation
New to HSCSN? Join our orientation to learn more about HSCSN's services and benefits.
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Location: Zoom Meeting
Office of Social Emotional Academic Development
Office of Social Emotional Academic Development
District of Columbia Public Schools.
OSTP’s Annual Virtual Game Night. This is a virtual event where students, families, and staff from our 55 OSTP elementary school sites are invited to join from their homes for an evening of fun, interactive games designed to promote connection and community.
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Location: Virtual
Fresh Food Friday with Food Jonezi
We are excited to share that the long-awaited launch of our HSCSN Food Pantry is finally here, beginning Friday, May 29th! This initiative is designed to provide temporary food support to eligible families through our partnerships with Dreaming Out Loud and Food Jonezi.
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Location: HSCSN Wellness Center