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How Can I Get Free or Low Cost Health Care for Me & My Family?
How Can This Site Help?
This site has links to other web pages with information and phone numbers for places with low cost or free health care, or help with health insurance. sneezing boy

For example, if you are looking for a doctor or clinic that will help you even though you don't have insurance, look in the box that says: "What Type of Health Care Help Do You Need?" at the top.  Then click on the link that says: "Free or Low Cost Care from a Doctor or Nurse."

If you need health insurance, look in the box that says: "Do You Need Help Finding Health Insurance?" at the top.  Click on the links in that box to find out what help might be available to you.

Many links on this page help you find resources in your county or close to your address.  If you cannot find the help you need here, please contact Mary Anne Tribble at 517-241-7185, or tribblem1@michigan.gov.

If you find a link that doesn't work, please contact the Health Planning and Access to Care Section at HPAC@michigan.gov.


What Type of Help with Health Care Do You Need?

• Free or Low Cost Primary Care from a Doctor or Nurse
This section has information on primary care clinics that will help people with low income or no health insurance.

• Free or Low Cost Mental Health Care
This section can help you contact your local Community Mental Health Agency and other places offering mental health care.

• Free or Low Cost Care from a Dentist
This section has information on how to find a dentist that treats low income people, elderly people, or people with special needs.

• Free or Low Cost Prescription Medication
This section has information on low cost prescription drugs.

• Free or Low Cost Testing and Treatment for Sexually-Transmitted Infections
This section can help you locate your local health department or other clinics with free or low cost testing and treatment for sexually-transmitted infections (STIs).

• Free or Low Cost Family Planning Services
This section has information on family planning services and clinic locations.

• Free or Low Cost Testing and Treatment for Breast or Cervical Cancer
This section can help low income women get tests or treatment for breast or cervical cancer

• Help with a Chronic Disease
This section has links to information on managing chronic diseases like diabetes or heart disease.

• Hospital or Emergency Care
This section can help you find a hospital near you.

• Help with Substance Abuse or Problem Gambling
This site offers information on how to get help with substance abuse or gambling problems.

• Other Sources for Help with Health Care
This section has links that may help if you can't find your answer above.


Do You Need Help
Finding Health Insurance?

• Health Insurance Program for Michigan

• Use These Forms to Apply for Public Assistance

• Find a Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) in Your Area

• Contact Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Michigan's "Insurer of Last Resort"

• Contact the Department of Human Services

• Contact your County Health Plan


Helpful Links on Michigan.gov

• Children's Special Health Care Services

• Women, Infants, & Children (WIC)

• Public Health Administration

• Family Planning Services

• MDCH - Oral Health

• Mental Health and Substance Abuse Administration

• DLEG - Office of Financial and Insurance Regulation

• Department of Human Services

• Assistance Programs in Michigan

• Medicaid


Other Helpful Links

• ZIAD Healthcare

• Where to Find Care

• Family-to-Family Health Information & Education Center

• Michigan Dental Association

• Free Clinics of Michigan

• Michigan Health and Hospital Association

• Michigan Primary Care Association

• United Way 2-1-1

• Michigan Association of Community Mental Health Boards



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