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IMPACT DC Asthma Clinic

Frequently Asked Questions

At Children's National, caring for a child with asthma can bring many questions. This section offers helpful answers about IMPACT DC, including what to expect, what to bring and additional information to help you along the way.

What happens at an IMPACT DC clinic visit?

Families and children with asthma receive tailored asthma education and opportunities to talk with a provider on the best ways to manage their child’s asthma.
We help make connections to social services referrals that families may need.
We offer opportunities to connect with primary care doctors to build a comprehensive asthma management plan including medication management and asthma action plans.
We offer free spacers and a hypoallergenic pillow cover to take home.

How long are the appointments?

What do I need to bring to my IMPACT DC visit?

What is the rescheduling policy?

What languages do you support?

Children’s National is committed to facilitating communication between our providers and our deaf or hard of hearing and Limited English Proficiency (LEP) patients. Qualified interpreters are available for patients and families at no cost seven days a week, 24 hours a day, including on-site Spanish interpreters. Talk to an asthma educator today to learn more or visit the Language Services website.

What insurance do you accept?

When your child needs healthcare, you can relax knowing that Children's National offers a variety of payment options for families of all economic levels. We accept Medicaid and most private health plans. For some insurance plans, your child may require prior authorization from your insurance carrier before your visit.

Learn more about billing and insurance.