The District of Columbia Government Healthcare Plan
For employees hired after October 1, 1987
Welcome to the CareFirst website for The District of Columbia Government active employees and under 65 retirees hired after October 1, 1987. Use this site to find doctors, manage your health plan and access health and wellness resources.
Introducing Noom Med
Clinical Weight Management Support
New for 2025: Understand habits and manage your weight for a healthier lifestyle. You may qualify for medication.
Not enrolled in Noom? Click here to follow steps to determine if you’re eligible for Noom.
Already enrolled in Noom? Click here to follow steps to determine if you’re eligible for Noom Med.
Noom Med is administered by Noom, Inc., independent companies that provide health improvement management services to CareFirst members.
Open Enrollment 11/10/2025 - 12/8/2025
Onsite Fairs in Washington, DC:
10am - 3pm
250 M Street, SE
1pm - 6pm
1200 First Street, NE
10am - 3pm
1100 Alabama Ave, SE
10am - 3pm
1015 Half Street, SE, 9th Floor
10am - 3pm
MLK Library, 901 G Street, NW
10am - 3pm
300 7th Street, SW
10am - 3pm
1100 4th Street, SW
10am - 3pm
1350 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
10am - 3pm
3924 Minnesota Ave, NE
The largest network of doctors in the region
Choose from our network of thousands of doctors, specialists and care facilities.
No referrals required
Make appointments with the doctors you want to see—no extra paperwork or phone calls required.
No charge for many benefits
Adult physicals, well-child exams, immunizations, screenings and more cost you NOTHING when you visit an in-network provider.
Coordinated care for your whole health
Your primary care provider (PCP) has the best picture of your whole health. Our Patient-Centered Medical Home program helps your PCP coordinate your care with all your doctors, pharmacies and hospitals.
The CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Promise
As a not-for-profit organization, we’re driven by our mission—to build an affordable healthcare experience that’s easy to use and available to everyone. The care we’re providing to your family is exactly what we’d expect for ourselves and those we love. With every new day, we set out to make a difference in the communities where we live and work.
Our promise is simple: We focus on people, not profit. We focus on you.
The CareFirst Advantage
- The most broadly accepted insurance by top doctors and specialists in D.C., Maryland and northern Virginia.
- Recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for the eight years in a row. No other local healthcare company made the list.