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What is MIChild?

MIChild is a health care program provided through the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS).

How do I apply?

You can apply by:

Applying online at www.michigan.gov/mibridges . This is the quickest way to receive results.

Calling the Michigan Health Care Helpline at 1-855-789-5610

Filling out a paper application

Visiting your local Michigan Department of Health and Human Services office

Who’s eligible?

To qualify, you must:

Be under age 19

Have no other comprehensive health insurance

Have a Social Security Number (or have applied for one)

Currently live in Michigan

Meet the income requirements

What’s covered?

MIChild covers medically necessary services such as:

ambulance

chiropractic

dental

doctor visits

emergency services

family planning

hearing and speech services

home health care

hospice care

inpatient and outpatient hospital care

lab

medical supplies

medicine prescribed by a doctor

mental health services

non-emergency medical transportation

nursing home care

personal care services

physical and occupational therapy

podiatry (foot care)

pregnancy care (prenatal, delivery, and post-partum)

private duty nursing

immunizations (shots)

substance use disorder treatment services

surgery

vision

x-ray

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