Health Plan of Michigan has applied to become a MIChild provider within our service area, effective October 1, 2009.
What is MIChild?
MIChild is a health insurance program. It is for uninsured children of Michigan’s working families. MIChild covers many services that include, but are not limited to the following:
- Regular checkups
- Shots (immunizations)
- Emergency care
- Dental care
- Pharmacy
- Hospital care
- Prenatal care and delivery
- Vision and hearing
- Mental health and substance abuse services
There are no copays or deductibles for services provided under the MIChild program.
If your child qualifies, you pay a monthly premium of only $10. Even if you have more than one child you pay only $10 a month for the family. To qualify, children must:
- Be citizens of the U.S. (some legal immigrants may qualify)
- Be under 19 years old
- Have no health insurance
- Meet the income requirements
How Can I Sign Up for MI Child?
You can apply for the MIChild program by:
- Calling MIChild toll free at 1-888-988-6300 or TTY for persons with hearing disabilities (1-888-263-5897) to request an application be sent to you, or
- Applying on line by clicking on the link below:
Apply for MIChild
Where Can I Get More Information?
For more information about the MIChild Program, go to the MDCH website by clicking on this link: MIChild Information
We hope you will choose Health Plan of Michigan for your child’s health care needs. If you have any questions, please call Member Services at 1-888-437-0606.
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