District of ColumbiaPR26-0367Council Period 26 (2025-2026)HouseWALLET

Group Hospitalization and Medical Services, Inc. d/b/a CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, CareFirst BlueChoice, Inc. Health Benefits Contract Emergency Approval Resolution of 2025

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Five-year CareFirst coverage for DC employees

The law approves an emergency, multiyear contract with CareFirst to provide health benefits. It covers District government employees, their dependents, and retirees. It keeps access to CareFirst health plans in place for the next five years. The total estimated value is about $769 million over five years. It takes effect immediately. The text does not set your premiums or copays.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Cosponsors

Phil Mendelson
Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 13 • No: 0

House vote • 11/4/2025

Final Reading, CC

Yes: 13 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

Resolution R26-0237, Effective from Nov 04, 2025 Published in DC Register Vol 72 and Page 012927
11/21/2025House
Approved with Resolution Number R26-0237
11/4/2025House
Legislative Meeting
11/4/2025House
Retained by the Council with comments from the Committee on Executive Administration and Labor
11/4/2025House
PR26-0367 Introduced by Chairman Mendelson at Office of the Secretary
10/27/2025House

Bill Text

Enrollment
11/4/2025
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Introduced
10/27/2025
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