MICHILD

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What is MIChild?

  MIChild is a health insurance program.  It is for uninsured children of MIchigan's working families.  MIChild services are provided by many HMO's and other health care plans throughout MIchigan.

 

MIChild covers:

bulletRegular Checkups
bulletShots
bulletEmergency Care
bulletDental Care
bulletPharmacy
bulletHospital Care
bulletPrenatal Care and Delivery
bulletVision and Hearing
bulletMental Health and Substance Abuse Services

We cover other services, too.  Your health plan will give you the full list when your coverage begins.

 

At a price you can afford.

If your child qualifies, you pay a monthly premium of only $5.  Even if you have more than one child you pay $5 a month.  This may sound too good to be true, but it really is only $5 a month per family.  There are no co-pays an no deductibles.

 

How can I get MIChild?

Call 1-888-988-6300 for an application.  If you need an interpreter call 1-888-988-6300.  TTY for persons with hearing disabilities call 1-888-263-5897.  These calls are free.

 

To qualify, children must:

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Be citizens of the U.S. (some legal immigrants qualify)

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Live in MIchigan, even for a short time.

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Be under 19 years old.

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Have no health insurance.

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Live in a family with monthly income under:
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$1,800 for a family of two

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$2,300 for a family of three

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$2,800 for a family of four

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$3,200 for a family of five

Although your income or family size may not fit into one of these categories, your children may still qualify for MIChild health insurance based on other family circumstances.  Call 1-800-988-6300 for an application.  This is a free.

 

Websites for more information:

Health care for kids all set up
Michigan - MIChild
MIChild Application

 

Shiawassee County Health Department

110 East Mack Street

Corunna, Michigan  48817

(989) 743-2355

1-800-859-4229

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