Michigan medicaid programs

Enrollees do not have to pay the full cost of covered services; however, a small amount called a co-pay may be required. People age 21 and older may have a co-pay for the services listed in the co-pay chart. A yearly health exam is covered. Some of these services are limited and may not be covered for beneficiaries age 21 and older. Some of these services may require prior approval.

To apply for Medicaid, complete an application online at www. Tweets by MichiganHHS. Nursing homes used to be the only choice for older or disabled persons who needed help caring for themselves. Today there are many choices that allow individuals to live independently while receiving nursing facility level of care in their home or in a community setting. Through MI Choice, eligible adults who meet income and asset criteria can receive Medicaid-covered services like those provided by nursing homes but can stay in their own home or another residential setting.

The waiver became available in all Michigan counties October 1, Each participant can receive the basic services Michigan Medicaid covers, supports coordination, and one or more of the following services in the waiver:. To identify the waiver agency in your community, see the Waiver Agency Region Map.

After finding your region on the map, refer to the List of Waiver Agents by Region. Clair, Washtenaw. Dennis M.

Joseph, Michigan Tele: Fax: Tweets by MichiganHHS. Browsers that can not handle javascript will not be able to access some features of this site. Beneficiaries receive a comprehensive package of health care benefits including vision, dental, and mental health services.

For more information, v isit the MIChild website at www. Children must have a qualifying medical condition and be under 21 years of age.

Persons 21 and older with cystic fibrosis or certain blood coagulating disorders may also qualify for services. Under 21 Medicaid is available to eligible persons under age There is an income test and an asset test for this program. If income is over the income limit, the person is assigned a deductible. Persons may incur medical expenses that equal or exceed the deductible and still qualify for this program.

The beneficiaries are automatically eligible for Medicaid and they receive the comprehensive package of health benefits including vision, dental, and mental health services. Most beneficiaries are enrolled in a Medicaid health plan. Medicaid may continue even if SSI stops. Special Disabled Children Medicaid is available to children who received SSI benefits on August 22, , provided the child meets current SSI income and resource standards and the definition of childhood disability in effect before the revised disability definition.

The comprehensive health care package of Medicaid benefits is available. Pregnant Women. Pregnant Women Medicaid is available to an eligible woman while she is pregnant, including the month her pregnancy ends and during the two calendar months following the month her pregnancy ends, regardless of the reason for example: live birth, miscarriage.

There is an income limit for this program. Group 2 Pregnant Women A woman who has income that exceeds the income limit for Pregnant Women above , may be eligible for Medicaid under the Group 2 Pregnant Women program.

If the income is over the income limit, the pregnant woman is assigned a deductible. MOMS provides coverage for outpatient prenatal services and pregnancy-related postpartum services for two months after the pregnancy ends.

Medicaid ESO covers labor and delivery services. Healthy Michigan Plan.