MIChild is a health insurance program using State funds as well as funds authorized under Title XXI of the Social Security Act to furnish health care coverage to a targeted population. MIChild is being implemented on a phased-in basis. It will be statewide by September 1, 1998. For May, the program worked under a draft policy to identify and correct possible errors, misconceptions, and glitches prior to being implemented on a wider scale. Michigan is contracting with Maximus to provide administrative support for this program.
Eligibility is based on the family's income and presence of other insurance, among other criteria.
Attached is the MIChild Eligibility Manual. Please review carefully. Dentists, Community Mental Health Services Programs, and Coordinating Agencies Michigan is also contracting with health and dental plans to provide services to eligible children. Community mental health programs and Coordinating Agencies will deliver the MIChild mental health and substance abuse services. Services are delineated in the plans' contracts.