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For a household of 3, the MIChild income limit for a child under 19 in Michigan is $4,940 a month ($59,284 a year), which is 217% of the federal poverty level.

MIChild is the name of the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) in Michigan. This is an estimate based on income only. States can apply other rules, such as immigration status, and the Medicaid agency makes the final decision.

MIChild

MIChild is Michigan’s health insurance program for children in families who earn too much to qualify for Medicaid but not enough to afford private insurance.

Unlike Healthy Kids which is free, most families pay a flat premium of $10 per month, regardless of how many children are enrolled. There are no co-pays in MIChild.

To qualify for MIChild, your children must:

  1. Be under age 19
  2. Live in Michigan, even for a short time
  3. Be a U.S. citizen or qualified immigrant
  4. Have a Social Security Number (or have applied for one)
  5. Have no comprehensive health insurance, including Medicaid
  6. Meet monthly family income limits

What does MIChild cover in Michigan?

MIChild covers a range of health care services, including:

  • Doctor visits
  • Immunizations
  • Prescriptions
  • Dental care
  • Vision care
  • Hospital care
  • Mental health services

What is the income limit for MIChild in Michigan?

MIChild has a higher income limit than Healthy Kids, allowing children in families with incomes up to 217% of the federal poverty level (FPL) to qualify.

CHIP income limits by household size, Michiganders
Household Size165% Income Limit217% Income Limit
1$2,195$2,886
2$2,976$3,913
3$3,757$4,940
4$4,538$5,968
5$5,319$6,995
6$6,100$8,022
7$6,881$9,049
8$7,662$10,076
A 5% disregard based on the federal poverty level (FPL) for the household size may be applied and is reflected in the amounts shown above. Source: Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF).

How do I sign up for MIChild?

Families may sign up for MIChild or Healthy Kids online through MI Bridges or in-person at a local MDHHS office. There is no specific open enrollment period. Applications are accepted at any time during the year.

Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
MIChild / Healthy Kids
(888) 988-6300

About this information

SingleMotherGuide.com is an independent state-by-state reference guide and is not affiliated with any government agency. Program amounts and income limits are compiled from official federal and state sources, which are cited on the page, and are reviewed periodically and updated as those sources change.

The information is provided for general guidance and is not legal or financial advice. The administering agency makes the final determination of eligibility and benefit amounts. To report an error, please contact us.

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Figures on this page are compiled from the public sources cited above and may change; refer to the cited sources for the most current information.

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