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     A program for pregnant women, babies and children under 19 years of age.  It covers women during pregnancy and the first two months after pregnancy ends.  Babies may be eligible for up to one year after birth.  Children may be covered up to age 19.

     Pregnant women and their babies need to get care early and return for regular checkups to stay healthy.  See your doctor, health plan, or call your local health department or Family Independence Agency (FIA) office today.  Ask for the MIChild Healthy Kids form.

For Pregnant Women Coverage Includes:
bulletcheckups (prenatal care) before you baby is born
bulletlab and x-ray tests
bulletprenatal vitamins
bullethospital care
bulletcare for your baby after he or she is born
bulletother services that Healthy Kids cover

People that do not meet citizenship requirements qualify for health care services.  Pregnancy-related emergency services are:

bulletDelivery (birth) of your baby
bulletHospital Care

What Healthy Kids covers:
Healthy Kids covers most medically necessary health care needs including:
bulletAmbulance
bulletDental
bulletDoctor Visits
bulletFamily Planning
bulletHealth Check-ups
bulletHearing & Speech
bulletHome Health Care & Well-Child Visits
bulletHospice Care
bulletHospital Care
bulletImmunizations
bulletLab & X-ray Tests
bulletNursing Home Care
bulletMedical Supplies
bulletMedicine
bulletMental Health
bulletPersonal Care Services
bulletPhysical Therapy
bulletPrenatal Care & Support Services
bulletSubstance Abuse
bulletSurgery
bulletVision

Healthy Kids must assure necessary transportation.  You can get help getting a ride if:
bulletYou don't have a way to get to and from a doctor visit - or -
bulletYou don't have a way to get to medical items or services that are covered

This policy also applies to dentist visits and getting dental items or services that are covered by Healthy Kids.  In some cases, the rides you need must be approved in advance.  If you belong to a health plan, contact your plan.  If you do not belong to a health plan, contact your local Family Independence Agency Office.

What Support Services are covered?
You may also qualify for Maternal Support Services (MSS) and Infant Support Services (ISS) to help you during your pregnancy and after your baby is born.

Support Includes:

bullettransportation to doctor visits
bulletclasses on child birth
bulletclasses on baby care
bullethelp in getting food and learning to make healthy, well-balanced meals
bullethelp with personal problems that make it hard for you to take care of yourself while pregnant

Healthy Kids will pay for MSS and ISS when your doctor orders them and approved providers give the services.

How to apply for Healthy Kids
To apply for Healthy Kids, fill out the MIChild Healthy Kids form.  For help in filling out this form, contact your local health department or your local Family Independent Agency (FIA) office.

When applying you must:

bulletBe a Michigan citizen or a legal immigrant
bulletTell us if you have medical insurance
bulletList your family's gross income

If you or your family needs help with food, shelter, or other daily living expenses, contact your local FIA office.  Ask for the Assistance Application.

Children and pregnant women applying for assistance must also have a Social Security number or apply for one.  If you don't have one, and you have not already applied for one, we can help you apply.

How Much Income is Allowed?

Every family's situation is different.  Call toll-free 1-800-988-6300 to get more information that will help you find out if you qualify.

 

** When you become eligible you must join a health plan.  You will get a packet from MICHIGAN ENROLLS.  It tells you your health plan choices.

 

Healthy Kids  1-800-988-6300

(FIA) Family Independent Agency  (989) 725-3200

Shiawassee County Health Department

110 North Mack Street

Corunna, Michigan 48817

(989) 743-2355

1-800-859-4229

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