MIChild Program General Information
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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