Mid Michigan Health Plan (MMHP)

The Mid Michigan Health Plan (MMHP) is a community-sponsored program that provides a defined set of health care benefits for the uninsured.

Download the MMHP Brochure Here

Who is eligible?

In order to qualify for MMHP you must meet certain requirements:

• A Resident of Clinton, Gratiot, or Montcalm Counties
• Not be eligible for Medicaid, MI Child, or Healthy Kids
• Not have any health insurance or any other health benefits
• Have an income level below 150%

Please refer to the Income Guideline Table below.

Size of Family	Yearly Income
1	$16,755
2	$22,695
3	$28,635
4	$34,575
5	$40,515
Each Additional	$5,730
*Some deductions to income may apply. Call your local branch of the MMDHD to determine your eligibility.

 

What does MMHP Cover?

MMHP covers medically necessary health care services including:

•     Doctor Visits (Primary & Specialty)

•     Health Check-ups

•     Outpatient Lab

•     Outpatient X-Ray

•     Prescriptions from pharmacies if on the list of covered drugs

•     Certain Outpatient Hospital Services

What does it cost?

There is no cost to enroll or become a member of MMHP, but there are co-payments for some approved services including:

•     Primary care office visit  $5

•     Specialty care services  $5

•     Prescriptions (if on list of covered medicines):  Generic $5 /  Brand $10

•     Lab, X-ray & other hospital outpatient services (if referred by participating physician):  No Charge

 How do you become a member of MMHP?

Call your local MMHP representative, who will ask you a few questions to see if you meet the requirements.  If you do, you   will be asked to stop in at your local branch of Mid Michigan District Health Department to complete a short enrollment form.  You will be asked to bring with you:

• At Least one Proof of Income:
  •  Recent paycheck stub
  •  Unemployment check
  •  Social Security benefit statement
  •  Previous year’s tax form
  •  Other proofs of income
• At least one Proof of Current address:
  • Michigan Driver’s License         
  •  Michigan ID
  • Recent utility bill, or a paycheck that includes name and address

Once enrolled in the Mid Michigan Health Plan, a doctor will be assigned to you from the list of participating primary care physicians.  Additional information on how to use MMHP will also be provided.   Once you are enrolled, you are eligible to receive program services.  In about 2 weeks you will receive your Health Plan ID card. 

When calling the doctor that you are assigned to, tell the office that you are a member of the Mid Michigan Health Plan.  Your doctor will provide care and make any other necessary arrangements as needed.

 

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