Michigan Health Insurance
As a resident of Michigan, you have plenty of Michigan health insurance options to choose from. There are multiple insurance companies in Michigan that provide a range of plans for a variety of health needs.
Here you'll be able to get helpful information for finding health insurance in Michigan. See some of the state’s top health insurance companies and read about the important Michigan health insurance laws and regulations you should be aware of as you look for your plan. You can also find information about financial assistance and public Michigan health insurance programs.
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Michigan Health Insurance Companies
Michigan Health Insurance Laws and Regulations
Public Health Insurance Programs for Michigan Residents
Contact Info for the Michigan Office of Financial and Insurance Regulation and Community Health
The following list of companies offer health insurance plans in Michigan:
Celtic Health Insurance
Celtic concentrates on individual health insurance, offering a wide variety of plans for both individuals and families.
Golden Rule Health Insurance
Golden Rule Insurance Company serves almost 50 million Americans, providing affordable and customized health insurance plans.
Humana Health Insurance
Through affordable health insurance options, Humana helps their members better manage their healthcare and make informed health decisions.
Time Insurance Health Insurance
Today, Time Insurance is known as Assurant Health with insurance coverage for individuals, students, families, seniors, and businesses.
American Community Health Insurance
American Community has been providing health insurance solutions for more than 7 decades. Their health insurance options include managed care, traditional indemnity, and consumerııdirected plans.
Standard Security Life Health Insurance
Started in 1978, IAC offers management services to large companies who self-insure.
World Insurance - Brokerage Health Insurance
World Insurance - Brokerage is a leading provider of affordable health insurance options. Their plans provide comprehensive coverage and access to an extensive network of doctors and hospitals.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Health Insurance
BCBS of Michigan is one of the only insurance companies to accept everyone regardless of health status. They also won't drop coverage for any health reasons.
ANTEX Health Insurance
ANTEX has evolved into one of the strongest insurers in the country. They offer a wide variety of insurance solutions.
John Alden Health Insurance
John Alden Life Insurance has been selling health coverage throughout America since 1961. Today, they are part of Assurant. John Alden plans include individual health and small group coverage. They also sell Health Savings Account plans.
Aetna Health Insurance
Aetna is one of the largest health insurance providers in America with more than 30 million members. Their network includes over 787,000 health care professionals.
WorldIns - ExpressMed Health Insurance
World Insurance offers several types of individual health insurance ranging from dental coverage to comprehensive major medical plans.
Consumers Life Company Health Insurance
Consumers Life is part of Medical Mutual of Ohio, who has over 1.5 million members nationwide. Their diverse portfolio of health plans includes coverage for individuals, families, and businesses.
US Health Health Insurance
US Health is focused on consumer-directed health plans designed to put you in control of your healthcare. Their plans are compatible with Health Savings Accounts — a tax-free way to save for health expenses.
Golden Rule Platinum Health Insurance
Golden Rule, a UnitedHealthcare company, has been offering affordable health insurance solutions for over 60 years.
MEGA Life and Health Insurance Company
At The MEGA Life and Health Insurance Company, the focus is on personalizing a health plan that meets your needs.
Michigan Health Insurance Laws and Regulations
There are a few different Michigan health insurance laws that affect how residents can get coverage.
Residents are guaranteed to be able to purchase a Michigan health insurance plan through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. BCBS of Michigan also cannot raise your insurance premiums because of a health condition.
Other Michigan health insurance companies may exclude coverage or deny applications based on health history or pre-existing health conditions.
Residents are also guaranteed to be able to obtain coverage through any individual HMO (Health Maintenance Organization) plan in Michigan during a 30-day open enrollment period. Visit the Michigan Office of Financial and Insurance Regulation online to learn more about HMOs in Michigan.
Small groups in Michigan with 2 to 50 people are guaranteed to be able to obtain health coverage, as well.
Michigan health insurance law also requires all individual health plans cover certain medical services. These services include:
- Screening for breast cancer
- Care for some diabetes-related conditions
- Continuity of care for pregnant women
Individual plans are also guaranteed renewable in the state, which means Michigan health insurance companies cannot cancel coverage because of health conditions.
Under the federal law COBRA, eligible Michigan residents have the right to keep their group coverage after they leave a job that provides health benefits. The federal law HIPAA also provides protection to individuals when they leave a group health plan.
Michigan Public Health Insurance Programs
Here are the public health insurance programs offered in Michigan for low-income residents:
- Medicaid
In Michigan, some low-income residents can get health insurance through Medicaid, which is a state and federally funded health care program. For more informationabout Michigan Medicaid, visit http://www.michigan.fhsc.com/.
- MIChild
Michigan's state Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) MIChild provides children in low-income families with health coverage if they do not qualify for Medicaid. Visit their website to learn more about this Michigan health insurance program for children.
- The Michigan Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program
Low-income women in Michigan who are diagnosed with breast or cervical cancer may qualify for full health care coverage through Medicaid with the BCCCP program. To get more information about this Michigan health insurance program for women, visit http://www.michigancancer.org/bcccp/.
Some Michigan residents can also get the Federal Health Coverage Tax Credit, which pays for 65 percent of health insurance premiums. To find out more, go to the Internal Revenue Service's (IRS) website.
Michigan Office of Financial and Insurance Regulation and Department of Community Health
Find contact information for the Michigan health insurance office and community health department at:
Michigan Office of Financial and Insurance Regulation
Ottawa Building, 3rd Floor
611 W. Ottawa
Lansing, MI 48933-1070
Phone: (517) 373-0220
http://www.michigan.gov/dleg/0,1607,7-154-10555---,00.html
Michigan Department of Community Health
Capitol View Building
201 Townsend Street
Lansing, MI 48913
Phone: (517) 373-3740
http://www.michigan.gov/mdch/
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