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Michigan Child Health Insurance Program

CHIP provides low-cost comprehensive health coverage to children, and sometimes pregnant women, for families that earn too much money to qualify for Medicaid.

1-888-988-6300

Apply for Child Health Insurance

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

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undefined Michigan Child Health Insurance Program?

MIChild is a health care program administered by the Department of Community Health. It is for the low income uninsured children of Michigan's working families. MIChild has a higher income limit than Healthy Kids. There is only an income test.

Like Healthy Kids, MIChild is for children who are under age 19. There is a $10 per family monthly premium for MIChild. The $10 monthly premium is for all of the children in one family.

The child must be enrolled in a MIChild health and dental plan in order to receive services. Beneficiaries receive a comprehensive package of health care benefits including vision, dental, and mental health services.

Like Healthy Kids, MIChild is for children who are under age 19. There is a $10 per family monthly premium for MIChild. The $10 monthly premium is for all of the children in one family.

undefined Michigan Child Health Insurance Program?

To be eligible for this benefit program, you must be a resident of Michigan and meet all of the following:

18 years of age and under; and
Uninsured (and ineligible for Medicaid).

In order to qualify, you must have an annual household income (before taxes) that is below the following amounts:

Annual Household Income Limits (before taxes)
Household Size*	Maximum Income Level (Per Year)
1	$30,120
2	$40,880
3	$51,640
4	$62,400
5	$73,160
6	$83,920
7	$94,680
8	$105,440

*For households with more than eight people, add $10,760 per additional person. Always check with the appropriate managing agency to ensure the most accurate guidelines.

undefined Michigan Child Health Insurance Program?

Apply online or download an application.

Once completed, mail the application and any requested supporting documents to the address listed on the last page of the application.

Applications are also available from most community human services agencies or by calling 1-888-988-6300.

Apply for Child Health Insurance

For more information, visit the MIChild page.

1-888-988-6300

CHIP provides low-cost comprehensive health coverage to children, and sometimes pregnant women, for families that earn too much money to qualify for Medicaid.

1-888-988-6300

Apply for Child Health Insurance

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services