On January 1, 2026, the MI Health Link (MHL) program transitioned to the MI Coordinated Health (MICH) Program. The MICH Program was created using insights from the MHL program and stakeholder feedback from persons served, advocates, providers, and health plans. The new program is driven by five project pillars:
- Fostering integration and continuity
- Reducing racial disparities
- Improving care delivery
- Promoting self-determination
- Building a culture of quality
Check out the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) website to learn more about the Highly Integrated Dual Eligible Special Needs Plan (HIDE SNP).
What is MICH?
MICH is a health plan for those who qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid. It covers all Medicare and most Medicaid benefits, excluding certain behavioral health services and community transition services, but includes long-term services and supports. Individuals enrolled will not have co-pays or deductibles for in-network services, except in some instances for Medicare Part D drugs. Additionally, those with Pre-Eligibility Medical Expenses (PEME) and Patient Pay Amounts (PPAs) are still required to pay these expenses. Individuals will only need one health insurance card to access covered services.
Home and Community-Based Services
The Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Waiver allows MICH enrollees who need a Nursing Home Level of Care to receive support in their homes or residential settings rather than institutional settings like nursing homes. This option is designed for those who prefer to live in their community.
Program Eligibility
MICH is a HIDE SNP for Michigan residents who are:
- Aged 21 or older
- Enrolled in both Medicare and Medicaid
- Not living in a state-operated veteran’s home
- Not currently enrolled in hospice care
- Living in the Michigan counties of Barry, Berrien, Branch, Calhoun, Cass, Kalamazoo, Macomb, St. Joseph, Van Buren, Wayne or any county in the Upper Peninsula (except Chippewa, Gogebic, and Menominee).
MICH offers a wide range of medical and behavioral health services, pharmacy, home and community-based services, and nursing home care—all in a single program designed to meet individual needs.