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Have you updated your contact information in MI Bridges or with your local MDHHS office recently? If not, you could lose your Medicaid coverage by missing the renewal deadline.
Medicaid redeterminations are starting now and we can help you prepare for and fill out your renewal packet to keep your Medicaid coverage!

Care, no matter what.

Your health center will still see you if you have health insurance or not. Your health center can also:

Help you update your address and household information in MI Bridges or with your local MDHHS office
Help you fill out and return the Medicaid renewal packet you receive in the mail
Help you file an appeal or find other coverage if you lose Medicaid

What to do now:

Make sure your address, phone number and email address are up to date at www.michigan.gov/MIBridges.

Report any changes to your household or income

Check your mail. If you get a Medicaid renewal packet, fill it out, sign it and return it to MDHHS

Health centers are here to help, regardless of insurance status or ability to pay

Medical Services

Dental Services

Counseling

Pharmacy Services

Health Insurance Enrollment

Substance Use Disorder Treatment

More than 715,000 Michiganders trust their care to a community health center.

Schedule today!

Cherry Health MIHP helped me have a healthy pregnancy and a healthy birth. They supported me throughout this pregnancy and during this pandemic. My baby was born healthy and strong!

Right now, it’s even more important for patients to come see their care provider because people are experiencing more isolation, anxiety and depression. I encourage people to reach out if they haven’t been seen since March. We’re providing safe care. We don’t want people to neglect their care. We can support patients in more ways than their physical health needs – we can help with all the resources people need to be well: housing, food, transportation. We want to check in and support patients in every way

Since Grace Health is a clinic, I had no idea that I could receive the quality care that I did. Grace Health staff went above and beyond to meet my needs. They treated me with dignity and respect. I had no idea of all the services they provide. I believe I am alive today because of the care I received at Grace Health. They did not cut any corners and made sure I had all needed testing done so that I received the right care for my cancer treatment. Since I didn’t have a car at the time, they took extra steps to ensure I had transportation to my appointments. When I was caring for my 5 grandchildren in 2019, Grace Health helped me get their well-child checks and their dental and vision exams done. Any time I have questions, staff are always willing to help. Staff have encouraged me all along the way and today I am cancer free. I tell everyone about the care I receive at Grace Health and encourage my friends to call with any of their health concerns.

Health centers have long been on the frontline of equitable access to healthcare, and this initiative is a natural fit with that mission. Michigan health centers are ready to serve their communities across the state with health care coverage enrollment services.

FAQs

Where can I find out more about Medicaid redetermination?

At the start of the federal COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) MDHHS stopped the Medicaid renewal process. Renewals are restarting. If you have Medicaid, MIChild, or Healthy Michigan Plan you may need to go through the renewal process. This is to find if you are still eligible for free or low-cost Medicaid coverage. MDHHS will begin mailing beneficiary eligibility renewal letters monthly based on the anniversary of their eligibility determination and renewal packets will be mailed one month before the renewal date and need to be returned to MDHHS within 30 days. Find more information at https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/end-phe/medicaid-benefit-changes

I’m uninsured or on Medicaid. Can I still receive care at a health center?

Yes. Health centers accept Medicaid and Medicare and can help you apply for these benefits, or a federal health insurance plan. If you don’t have insurance your fee will be based on your income and the number of people in your household. A community health center cannot deny care to anyone due to inability to pay.

Can a health center insurance Navigator help me get covered?

Yes. Navigators can help with insurance enrollment and questions. You can schedule an appointment by using the Find Local Help above. Navigator services are free and available to all.

I’m worried about COVID-19. Is it safe to visit a health center?

Yes. Every health center is working hard to help limit the spread of illness. Here are just a few ways health centers are keeping you safe:

Continuously, thoroughly cleaning and sanitizing exam rooms, lobbies, and frequently touched surfaces.
Conducting daily screening of staff and patients for COVID-19 symptoms — before they enter a building.
Encouraging social distancing of at least six feet in all areas of their facilities.
Making masks, hand sanitizer, and tissues available in all waiting areas. In addition, many health centers are offering “virtual” visits where you can see and talk to your doctor via your phone or computer, helping to limit your exposure to illness wherever possible.

Can I receive services via telehealth?

Today, many important health care services can be provided through video or audio appointments with your health care provider. This option allows you to receive the right care, in the right place, at the right time. When you call for an appointment be sure to ask your health center about telehealth options.

Navigator services are also offered virtually or via telephone.

What makes health centers different from other doctors’ offices?

Health centers are community-based, patient-directed local health care organizations that provide quality, affordable, whole-person care — often all under one roof. They also provide wraparound services, including transportation, interpreters, health education, and connections to social services, to make it easier for you and your family to get and stay healthy.

What services are provided at a health center?

Although services may vary, most health centers offer family medicine, dental services, women’s health services, behavioral health services (like counseling), onsite pharmacy, vision care, substance use disorder treatment, and more. Health centers also provide wraparound services, including transportation, interpreters, health education, and connections to social services, to make it easier for you and your family to get and stay healthy.

What services do Navigators offer?

Navigators are trained and certified to provide information and services in a fair, accurate, and impartial manner. This includes health insurance enrollment assistance, answering questions about health insurance plans and coverage, updating or reporting changes on insurance applications, checking with doctors to make sure the health plan is accepted, educating consumers about their rights with respect to coverage, providing post-enrollment assistance, and providing referrals to any applicable office of health insurance for any grievances or questions regarding the health plan, coverage, or determination. Navigators provide information in a manner that is culturally and linguistically appropriate, including serving individuals with limited English proficiency, as well as ensuring accessibility and usability of Navigator tools and functions for individuals with disabilities.

Is it easy to get an appointment at a health center?

All health centers have friendly, knowledgeable staff who will work hard to get you an appointment when you need it. Right now, health centers have virtual and in-person appointments available at more than 340 sites throughout Michigan.