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Health Insurance for Pregnant Women and Children

Are you pregnant and need health insurance?  Do you also have children that need insurance?

  • The Macomb County Health Department Prenatal Enrollment Program helps low-income pregnant women apply for health insurance.
  • We complete the MOMS/Healthy Kids for pregnant Women applications and give you a letter (Guarantee of Payment Letter) that allows you to start prenatal care.
  • The application process includes assessment of children in the home for Healthy Kids and MIChild insurance eligibility.

 

You must first make an appointment with the Macomb County Health Department at (586) 469-5492 to do a MOMS/Healthy Kids for Pregnant Women application.

 

At the appointment, you will get a letter (Guarantee of Payment Letter) to start prenatal care immediately.  This is important to help you have a healthy baby.

 
What are MOMS and Healthy Kids for Pregnant Women programs?

Maternity Outpatient Medical Services (MOMS)

  • This is a program that provides outpatient prenatal health coverage to low-income pregnant women while the Healthy Kids for Pregnant Women applications are pending. 
  • Women receive a Guarantee of Payment Letter from Macomb County Health Department which states they have MOMS and allows them to start prenatal care without delay.  
  • Women who are non-citizens and have received Emergency Services Only will receive MOMS. 

Healthy Kids for Pregnant Women

  • This is a Medicaid insurance that provides health and dental care for low-income pregnant women. 
  • When applicants are approved for Healthy Kids for Pregnant Women, then they no longer have MOMS .
 
What are the Healthy Kids and MIChild Programs?

Healthy Kids

  • This is a Medicaid insurance that provides health and dental care for low-income children under age 19.

MIChild

  • This is a program designed for children of Michigan’s working families. 
  • It provides health and dental care for uninsured children under age 19 who do not qualify for Medicaid because their families have slightly higher incomes. 
  • Monthly premiums are $10 per family per month.

If you only want to apply online for Healthy Kids or MIChild for your children, go to www.healthcare4mi.com
 
Who qualifies for these programs?

There are some basic eligibility requirements for these programs:

  • Be pregnant - Healthy Kids for Pregnant Women
  • Be under age 19 - Healthy Kids and MIChild
  • Have a Social Security number (or have applied for one)
  • Live in Michigan
  • Be a U.S. citizen or qualified immigrant
  • Meet monthly family income limits
 
How do I make an appointment?

Contact Us

For appointments and questions, call the Prenatal Enrollment Program at:

(586) 469-5492.  You can also email us your questions by clicking here.

Location

Macomb County Health Department

43525 Elizabeth Road

Mt. Clemens, MI  48043

Hours

Monday through Friday 8:30am-5:00pm.

Applications are done by appointment only.
Additional Resources

 

  • Click on  Michigan Department of Human Services (DHS) to learn more about their programs for lower-income individuals and families or call DHS at (586) 469-7700 for more information. 
  • If you want to apply online for benefits such as cash assistance, rent assistance, or food benefits in addition to Healthy Kids, go to www.michigan.gov/mibridges.

 

  • If you only want to apply online for Healthy Kids or MIChild for your children, go to www.healthcare4mi.com



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