How am I going to pay for treatment?

If you have insurance

If you have health insurance, ask your insurance provider (private insurance or Medicaid) to explain your benefits. You can reach your insurance private provider (private insurance or Medicaid) by calling the toll-free number on the back of your card.

If you do not have insurance

If you do not have health insurance, the following resources may help:

• Children's Special Health Care Services - Children's Special Health Care Services is a Michigan program within the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services that provides certain approved medical service coverage to some children and adults with special health care needs. Children must have a qualifying medical condition and be under 21 years of age. Persons 21 and older with cystic fibrosis or certain blood coagulating disorders may also qualify for services.
• Medicaid – Medicaid is available to eligible persons under age 21. There is an income test and an asset test for this program*. Some people might be eligible but have to pay a deductible. Beneficiaries can get a package of health care benefits that may include vision, dental, and mental health services. To apply, contact the local Michigan Department of Health and Human Services in your county, or apply online using MI Bridges.

* For youth who were in foster care on or after their 18^th birthday, the income and asset test does not apply. For more information, visit www.michigan.gov/fyit.

• Supplemental Security Income (SSI) for Children - SSI is a cash benefit for disabled children whose families have a low income. The Social Security Administration (SSA) determines SSI eligibility. If eligible for SSI, children get Medicaid, too. Most beneficiaries are enrolled in a Medicaid health plan. Medicaid may continue even if SSI stops. To apply, you will need to complete an Application for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) AND a Child Disability Report with the Social Security Administration.
• Adoption Medical Subsidy – An Adoption Medical Subsidy is available to children who have been adopted through Michigan’s child welfare system, and are found eligible under certain conditions, the cause of which occurred before the child was adopted. Adoption Medical Subsidy is used as a payer of last resort for eligible adopted children.