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Department on Disability Services

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DC Employees Health Insurance

Eligible employees hired on or after October 1, 1987, have a choice of the following health plans:

AETNA Healthcare HMO or PPO 1 (888) 238-6258
Kaiser Permanente HMO 1 (301) 468-6000
United Healthcare HMO or Point of Service 1 (800) 709-7604
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

The cost of your health insurance premium is shared with the District government, which contributes up to 75 percent toward the total premium cost. All health insurance premium deductions are made on a pre-tax basis, unless a specific waiver form is requested.

To select the health plan that's right for you and your family, evaluate your options by comparing benefits, evaluating the network of providers, reviewing the plan's costs, considering the plan's quality, and understanding how the plan works.

Person-Centered Thinking

Person-centered thinking is a philosophy behind service provision that supports positive control and self-direction of people’s own lives. DDS is working to implement this through training sessions and other agency wide initiatives.

Employment First Initiative

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Under the Employment First philosophy, competitive, integrated employment is the first and overwhelmingly preferred option for working-age youth and adults with disabilities.