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Telehealth law in District of Columbia (2026)

Practical rules for HRT и GLP-1 telehealth в District of Columbia: async vs live-video, in-state clinician rules, Medicaid coverage, и which providers operate here.

Async prescribing

Allowed

In-state clinician required

Yes

Medicaid HRT

Covered

Medicaid GLP-1

Limited

How this affects your access

  • Async messaging-only programs: work normally в District of Columbia.
  • Live-video telehealth: works в District of Columbia regardless of async status, as long as the clinician is licensed appropriately.
  • Controlled substances (e.g. low-dose testosterone): require а one-time in-person visit OR follow the Ryan Haight Act exception. District of Columbia may have additional restrictions on top of federal rules.
  • Compounded GLP-1: following the FDA shortage resolution, compounded semaglutide и tirzepatide require а valid medical-necessity exception. District of Columbia-licensed pharmacies must comply с both federal и state regulations.

Providers operating в District of Columbia

  1. 1Form Health89/100Visit →
  2. 2Pollie (PCOS Specialist)85/100Visit →
  3. 3Plushcare GLP-184/100Visit →
  4. 4Hone Health (Women)82/100Visit →
  5. 5Noom Med80/100Visit →
  6. 6Curio Wellness PCOS80/100Visit →
  7. 7Calibrate (Insurance)80/100Visit →
  8. 8Hers (Weight Loss)78/100Visit →