Bureau of Health Care Financing Administration
Health Coverages
How to apply for Medicaid or MIP benefits?
Please visit or call the Bureau of Economic Security (BES) offices located at any of the following Department of Public Health & Social Service facilities below Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm, Closed on the weekends and GovGuam Holidays.
NORTHERN PUBLIC HEALTH
(Dededo)
Telephone Number
(671) 635-7429 / 7439 / 7484 / 7488
(671) 635-7396
Districts Covered :
Dededo, Harmon, Tumon, Tamuning, & Yigo
CENTRAL PUBLIC HEALTH
(Tamuning)
Ran Care Building, 2nd Floor
Telephone Number
(671) 300-8853 / 8867
District Covered:
Agana Heights, Agat, Asan, Barrigada, Chalan-Pago, Hagåtña, Maina, Mangilao, Mongmong-Toto-Maite, Ordot, Piti, Santa Rita and Sinajana
SOUTHERN PUBLIC HEALTH
(Inarajan)
Telephone Number
(671) 828-7524 / 7534 / 7537 / 7539 / 7542
Districts Covered :
Yona, Inarajan, Merizo, Talofofo and Umatac
Application for Public Benefits
Print and fill out the Public Assistance Application form. Complete Part 1 of the application and visit your assigned Village DPHSS Bureau of Economic Security Office to drop off your application form and they will contact you for an appointment. There will be documents that will be required to bring to your interview appointment.
How long will it take to review my Application for Public Benefit?
It may take up to 30 working days to review and assess your application.
Change or Update Your Information
Please make sure to contact the Bureau of Economic Security (BES) offices to make any change/update for your information.
These changes may include:
- Income
- Family size
- Address
- Contact numbers
- Name Change
DPHSS Recipients Handbook:
Application & Forms:
Application for Public Benefits
Frequently Asked Questions
Report
Fraud & Abuse
Penalty Warning under the Medicaid or MIP Program
You may be suspended or terminated from the program and/or prosecuted, and also liable for repayment of the paid services if you:
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Knowingly and willfully make any false statement or representation in the application for medical assistance benefits.
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Knowingly and willfully make any false statement or representation in order to qualify for benefits.
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Intentionally conceal any facts that affect your eligibility for the purpose of receiving or continuing to receive benefits for which you were not entitled to.
If you see or know of anyone who is making false declarations to obtain Medicaid/MIP benefits, or charge Medicaid/MIP for medical care not provided, please call the