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Linkage to Care

Referring people who are living with hepatitis C into care:

MDHHS Telehealth Hepatitis C Treatment Program - MDHHS now offers a Telehealth Hepatitis C Treatment Program, our Nurse Practitioner (NP) and Disease Intervention Specialist (DIS) staff ensure that evaluation and treatment are easily accessible. Download the referral form and securely fax it to 517-763-0490 or reach out to MDHHS-NPViralHep@Michigan.gov for more information.

The MDHHS Disease Intervention Specialist (DIS) Unit works with Michigan residents at risk for or living with HCV to ensure timely access to medical care and curative treatment. DIS take on many roles to support Michigan residents, including:

  • Schedule medical appointments
  • Insurance navigation
  • Coordinate transportatioin
  • Resource navigation
  • Appointment reminders
  • Connect to HCV treatment provider(s)

To get connected with a DIS, please contact MDHHS-DIS@Michigan.gov

HCV Patient Assistance Programs spreadsheet outlining HCV patient assistance programs to help underinsured or uninsured patients access treatment

NASTAD Hepatitis C Community Navigation Toolkit download the Hep C Community Navigation Toolkit used to support organizations interested in starting or expanding hepatitis C linkage to care services to improve care for people living with the hepatitis C virus. Toolkit created by NASTAD.

 

Resources

Michigan Viral Hepatitis Resource Guide and Service Directory

Hepatitis C Counseling and Rapid Testing Guidelines