Health Insurance Enrollment Assistance

LCHD assists individuals and families who are income eligible obtain Medicaid/Medicare and can assist with referrals to LCHD programs and medical providers. For more information, call (517) 546-9850.

Healthy Michigan Plan (Medicaid)

Healthy Michigan Plan (or Medicaid) provides health care coverage to individuals who:

• Do not qualify for or are not enrolled in other health insurance programs,
• Are residents of the State of Michigan, and
• Meet the income guidelines. 

What is covered?

• Physical health care
• Prescriptions
• Mental health care
• Emergency services
• Vision
• Dental
• Family planning
• Chiropractic care

How do I apply?

You can apply online at Michigan.gov/mibridges or you can call Livingston Department of Human Services (DHS) at 844-464-3447.

To start your application, you will need:

• Names, dates of birth, and social security numbers for all household members
• Proof of income for the last 30 days
• Information on employer offered insurance (if applicable)
• Immigration documents (if applicable)

Other Resources

• Washtenaw Health Project
  • Washtenaw Health Project assists Southeast Michigan residents with questions and concerns about health insurance.
• Healthy Michigan Plan (Medicaid for Adults)
  • The Healthy Michigan Plan covers adults ages 19 to 64 who have not been determined disabled and whose income is at or below 138% of the federal poverty level (FPL).
• Healthy Kids (Medicaid for Children)
  • Healthy Kids is a Medicaid program that provides a wide range of health care coverage, dental coverage, and support services for qualifying pregnant women, babies and children under age 19.
• MIChild
  • MIChild is not Medicaid. MIChild is a health coverage program for children over the income guidelines for Medicaid but within the MIChild income guidelines. It is for uninsured children under age 19 and provides comprehensive coverage—including dental and health services—for a low, flat fee.