Low cost health coverage for children under the age of 19
MIChild is a low cost health insurance program for children under age 19. MIChild services are provided by many HMO’s and other health care plans throughout Michigan.
Services
Services for this program includes:
Emergency care
Dental care
Pharmacy
Hospital care
Prenatal care and delivery
Vision/hearing Mental health services
Substance abuse services, plus more…
Eligibility
Children under the age of 19 U.S. citizens (Some legal immigrants qualify)
Michigan residents
Have no health insurance
Meet income guidelines
Fees
Monthly premiums are $5.00/month per family. There are no co-pays or deductibles.
Contact Info
For an appointment convenient to your schedule, call one of our local offices between 8:00am and 4:00pm (Eastern Time, except Gogebic which is Central Time) and ask to schedule an appointment:
Baraga County (906) 524-6142
Gogebic County (906) 667-0200
Houghton/Keweenaw (906) 482-7382
Ontonagon County (906) 884-4096
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)
Q: So it’s $5.00 per month for the premiums no matter how many children I have that qualify?
A: Yes, $5.00 per family, per month regardless of the number of children in the family.
Q: Is it hard to apply?
A: No, it’s really quite simple. The MIChild representative can tell you what you need to bring to the appointment.
