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.

MIChild covers:

Regular checkups
Shots
Emergency care
Dental care
Pharmacy
Hospital care
Prenatal care and delivery
Vision and hearing
Mental health and substance abuse services

We cover other services, too. Your health plan will give you the full list when your coverage begins.

At a price you can afford

If your child qualifies, you pay a monthly premium of only $5. Even if you have more than one child you pay only $5 a month. This may sound too good to be true, but it really is only $5 a month per family. There are no co-pays and no deductibles.

How can I get MIChild?

Call 1-888-988-6300 for an application. If you need an interpreter call 1-888-988-6300. TTY for persons with hearing disabilities: 1-888-263-5987. These calls are free. OR call your local health department at 1-906-774-1868 (Kingsford) and 1-906-265-9913 (Iron River)

For more information see the Michigan Department of Community Health MIChild web page

To qualify, children must:

Be citizens of the U.S. (some legal immigrants qualify)
Live in Michigan, even for a short time
Be under 19 years old
Have no health insurance
Live in a family with monthly income under:
- $1,800 for family of two
- $2,300 for family of three
- $2,800 for family of four
- $3,200 for family of five