How to Fill Out DC HealthCare Alliance Proof of DC Residency Form

DC HealthCare Alliance Proof of DC Residency Form at a glance

What it is: The DC Healthcare Alliance Proof of DC Residency Form is the form to prove that you live in DC if you are applying for medical assistance through the DC Healthcare Alliance.

Who signs: The verifier must sign this form.

DC Healthcare Alliance (Alliance) is ONLY for people who live in Washington, DC. If you are applying for medical assistance through the DC Healthcare Alliance, you must show that you are a DC resident.

If you do not have any of those documents, you can also prove that you live in DC using this form. Another DC resident who knows where you live can verify your residency by filling out Section B, or a local non-profit social services provider can verify your residency in Section C.

You can show that you live in DC with a valid DC driver's license or ID card, a lease, rental receipt, deed, settlement papers, or mortgage statement for a DC residence, home owner's or renter's insurance policy, a property tax bill, a utility bill, a paystub showing address and DC taxes withheld, or a voter registration card showing your name and DC address.

What to bring and attach to DC HealthCare Alliance Proof of DC Residency Form

Before you turn in this form, make sure it is complete. You must have: Section A filled out AND Section B OR Section C completed AND, if you use Section B, a copy of the individual verifier's proof of residency.

A filled-in DC HealthCare Alliance Proof of DC Residency Form example: a roommate verifies where the applicant lives

DC HealthCare Alliance Proof of DC Residency Form example filled out, example: a roommate verifies where the applicant lives
Maria Sample fills out the DC HealthCare Alliance proof of residency form. She is not homeless, so her roommate completes Section B and Section C stays empty. The picture shows Sections A and B, and none of its entries is real. NO is marked because she is not homeless. The roommate attaches a copy of a valid lease showing the roommate's name and DC address.

How to fill out DC HealthCare Alliance Proof of DC Residency Form, box by box

Section A: Your Information (Required)

DC HealthCare Alliance Proof of DC Residency Form example filled out, section A: Your Information (Required)

Under Section A: Your Information (Required), enter your Last Name, MI, First Name, Home Address, and City, State, Zip, and Are you homeless? (YES or NO).

Section B: Individual Verifier's Information

DC HealthCare Alliance Proof of DC Residency Form example filled out, section B: Individual Verifier's Information

Section B: Individual Verifier's Information must be filled out by a DC resident who knows where you (the applicant) live. Someone you live with is best.

In Section B, enter the verifier's Last Name, MI, First Name, Home Address, E-mail and Telephone Number, and How do you know the applicant?

If you do not know anyone who is willing or able to verify where you live, a local non-profit organization that provides you with services may complete Section C for you. (You do not need to fill in Section C if Section B is completed.)

In Section B, the verifier must provide a copy of at least one (1) of the following documents showing the verifier's name and DC address:

Valid DC driver's license or non-driver's ID; DC voter registration card; Valid lease, rental agreement, rent receipt, deed, settlement papers, or mortgage statement for a residence in the District; Valid homeowner's or renter's insurance policy for a residence in the District; DC Property tax bill issued within the last sixty (60) days; Utility bill (water, gas, electric, oil, cable, or landline telephone) issued within the last sixty (60) days; Paystub received within the past thirty (30) days showing DC address and DC withholding taxes.

Verifier's Signature in Section B

DC HealthCare Alliance Proof of DC Residency Form example filled out, verifier's Signature in Section B

In Section B, the verifier signs on the Verifier's Signature line and enters the Date. By signing, the verifier verifies that, to the best of the verifier's knowledge, the applicant listed in Section A lives in the District of Columbia.

The verifier knows that state officials will check this information and agrees to cooperate with their information requests.

Section C: Organizational Verifier's Information

DC HealthCare Alliance Proof of DC Residency Form example filled out, section C: Organizational Verifier's Information

Section C: Organizational Verifier's Information must be completed by a DC non-profit social services provider, such as a homeless shelter, community health center, immigrant services provider, legal clinic, or religious organization that serves you (the applicant).

You do not need to fill in Section B if Section C is completed.

In Section C, enter the Organization Name, Organization DC Tax-Exempt ID, Verifier's Name, Verifier's Title, Telephone Number, E-mail, Organization Address, and City, State, Zip.

Verifier's Signature in Section C

DC HealthCare Alliance Proof of DC Residency Form example filled out, verifier's Signature in Section C

In Section C, the verifier signs on the Verifier's Signature line and enters the Date. The verifier understands that the DC Healthcare Alliance is ONLY available to people who live in the District.

Common questions about DC HealthCare Alliance Proof of DC Residency Form

Is there a penalty?

A verifier who gives any false information may be breaking the law and may have to pay a fine of up to $500, or go to prison for up to a year, or both (DC Code § 4-218.01) (checked November 2, 2026).

Sources

[1] DC HealthCare Alliance Proof of DC Residency Form (last revised September 3, 2009), DC Department of Human Services (the Official source link on this page).

Dc Residency Form PDF Details

Accessing healthcare services through the DC HealthCare Alliance requires proving residency within Washington, DC, an essential step for individuals seeking medical assistance under this program. The DC Residency Form serves as a primary tool for this purpose, designed exclusively for applicants who need to establish their living status in the district. It offers a variety of documents that can be used to prove residency, including but not limited to a valid DC driver’s license or ID card, leases, rental receipts, or mortgage statements, alongside more detailed documents such as utility bills or paystubs that demonstrate local taxes being withheld. Should these forms of proof be unavailable, the form allows for verification by another DC resident or a local non-profit social services provider, who can attest to the applicant’s residency. This two-pronged approach ensures flexibility, especially important for those without traditional forms of identification or proof of address. Furthermore, it details the penalties for false information, underscoring the seriousness of the application process, and outlines an expectation for cooperation with state officials in verifying the provided information. Last updated in 2009, the form reflects ongoing efforts to make healthcare accessible while ensuring that only eligible DC residents benefit from the DC HealthCare Alliance.

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Form NameDc Residency Form
Form Length2 pages
Fillable?No
Fillable fields0
Avg. time to fill out30 sec
Other namesdc proof of form, dc proof of residency form, dc residency form, proof of dc residency form