Health Issues
Health Issues
Dental Services:
Locate dental services in your area: The Michigan Oral Health Program Directory produced by the Michigan Department of Community Health's (DCH) Division of Family and Community Health lists local oral health programs available, types of coverage and services provided. For more information, go to: http://www.michigan.gov/oralhealth.
Dental Services Expand to Serve More than 280,00 Michigan Children - Governor Jennifer M. Granholm and the Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) announced an expansion of the state's Healthy Kids Dental program to include 80,000 children in Genesee and Saginaw counties, bringing the total number of Michigan children covered to more than 280,000 children. (July 2008)
Healthy Kids Dental, a public-private partnership between the State of Michigan and Delta Dental Plan of Michigan is a dental benefits program for Medicaid beneficiaries under the age of 21. It is available in 61 counties and covers basic dental health benefits such as X-rays, cleanings, cavity fillings, root canals, tooth extractions and dentures. For more information or call 1 (800) 482-8915. Additional information is available at: www.deltadentalmi.com
For dental services in your area contact Michigan Department of Human Services office at (888) 988-6300 or go to: http://www.michigan.gov/mdch/
Health Insurance Programs - Michigan Department of Community Health On-Line Application Service - You can find out in 30 minutes or less if you or your children are eligible for health care coverage. Click here to apply.
MI Child
MIChild is a health insurance program. It is for uninsured children of Michigan's working families. MIChild services are provided by many HMOs and other health care plans throughout Michigan.
Healthy Kids
Health and dental care for pregnant women & Children age 18 and under, administered by the Michigan Department of Human services (DHS)
Call 888.988.6300 or (TTY) 888.263.5897 for more information.
MDCH Web site Now Offers Help Finding Free or Low Cost Health Care
During these difficult economic times, Michigan's health care safety net is more vital than ever to the well-being of our residents. However, many people in need may not be aware of how to access safety net services available to them at low or even no cost. With the release of the "How Can I Get Free or Low Cost Health Care for Me & My Family?" Website, the Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) is helping to raise that awareness.
The Webpage is located at www.michigan.gov/healthcarehelp and acts as a portal for finding free or low cost health care resources available throughout Michigan. The site links to pages with information on a variety of programs including: community health centers, free clinics, community mental health service programs, community dental care programs, assistance with prescriptions, breast and cervical cancer screening and treatment programs, local public health departments, family planning, information on Medicaid enrollment, and a number of other resources. In many cases, the site links to directories or lists by Michigan County to help people locate nearby help with health care.
The "How Can I Get Free or Low Cost Health Care for Me & My Family?" Web page is a part of the commitment of MDCH to assist all Michigan residents in finding and accessing affordable, quality health care. For additional information, or for suggestions to improve the site, feel free to contact the MDCH Health Planning and Access to Care Section at (517) 241-2966 or HPAC@michigan.gov
Free Health Care Coverage Booklet The Michigan Family-to-Family Health Information and Education Center (F2FHIEC) has produced a 20-page booklet) called "Free and Low Cost Health Care Coverage Available to Michigan Adults, Children, Pregnant Women and Families". This booklet provides information on numerous free and low cost health care coverage programs available in Michigan.
It can be viewed by clicking on the following link: http://bridges4kids.org/f2f/mdch.ins.booklet.pdf
If you are interested in ordering free copies, go to :
http://www.bridges4kids.org/f2f/cshcsorders.pdf
If you would like to learn more about F2FHIEC visit our website at: www.bridges4kids.org/f2f