Preventative Healthcare
Why is it so Important?
So you want to know how a broken down car is related to your health right?
Well we all know that the car did not get that way over night! There were things that could have been done to keep this car running such as getting regular oil changes. Well maybe the owner could not afford to get regular oil changes, was laid off, and the last $20 went towards buying that suit for an interview. Maybe the owner thought the car was in good shape, noticed it started having problems but continued driving it until one day it broke down.
This is what will happen to your body if you are not using preventative healthcare. You may believe you’re healthy today until one day, your body breaks down. That is why getting preventative healthcare coverage is so important. The doctor may catch an illness before it becomes chronic, or help you lower your cholesterol before you start having heart problems, etc.
The benefits of Preventative Healthcare is that:
- It can catch illnesses before they become chronic, saving you thousands of dollars in medical expenses in the long-run
- You will have priority when scheduling appointments
- Won’t have to fill out lengthy paperwork for different health care providers every time you go to in for care because the doctor will have your medical history.
- Wait times tend to be shorter because the doctor will know more about you.
- With ongoing care you and your doctor can help prevent serious illness from developing.
If you are interested in getting some healthcare coverage, continue reading about the Allen Neighborhood Center’s Medical Homes Program and the Ingham Health Plan (IHP).
Medical Homes Program
The Allen Neighborhood Center’s Medical Homes Program goals are to influence proactive behaviors, beliefs, and attitudes about preventative healthcare.
We provide access to healthcare coverage, connect members with their assigned clinics, and provide incentives for members who go to their first appointments. We also send a letter with different health topics each month that provides members with information that will help them navigate through the healthcare system.
In this section you will find more information and resources about the following….
1) What We Do
2) The Ingham County Health Plan (IHP)
3) Frequently Asked Questions
4) Resources: Links to Websites & Medical Homes Letters
5) Clinics and Contact Information
“The more we push for Preventative Healthcare, the better our community and healthcare system will be for everyone!” –Christina Pippen
I. WHAT WE DO?
At the Allen Neighborhood Center, the staff provides the following services…
- Same-day enrollment into the Ingham County Health Plan
- Assign members to a clinic that is closest to them
- Provide Reminder letters and calls of appointment dates
- Provide Directions and Map of assigned clinic’s location and Contact Info
- Provide Incentives for going to the first appointment ($10 Kroger or $10 Speedy Gift-card)
- Provide monthly Medical Homes newsletter that discusses different Healthcare Topics and Tips
- Provide Advocacy and Aid with any questions and/or concerns
II. The Ingham County Health Plan (IHP)
The IHP is basic healthcare coverage for Ingham County residents. The following is a basic list of what IHP (Plan B) covers.
- Doctors Visits (only a $5 co-pay)
- Urgent Care
- Lab Tests
- X-ray Test
- Prescriptions
- Smoking Cessation Services
***IHP Does Not cover Emergency Room, Dental, or Vision*** (Adult Dental and Vision Resources are available). See List of Clinics below for contact information.
III. Q&A
This list is the frequently asked questions that we recieve. If you have any questions not listed, please contact ANC.
- Q: What is IHP?
- A: Basic healthcare coverage for Ingham County residents
- Q: What does IHP Cover?
- A: Doctor’s visits, lab tests, prescriptions, and smoking cessation services
- Q: What do I need to apply?
- A: Proof of Residency (License, ID, bill) and Proof of Income (Paycheck stubs, unemployment, or other proofs)
- Q: Do I have to be a citizen?
- A: No.
- Q: Can I have other insurance coverage concurrently?
- A: No. You cannot have any other healthcare coverage and you must not be eligible for Medicaid, Medicare, MiChild, or Healthy Kids (except Medicaid Spend-down)
- Q: Where do I go to enroll?
- A: You can enroll at the Allen Neighborhood Center: 1619 E. Kalamazoo and the corner of Shepard St.
- Q: What do I do if I was kicked off IHP?
- A: Check with an ANC representative to see if you can re-enroll. 517-367-2468
IV. Resources
Here you will find links to other sites and resources the community has to offer.
V. Healthcare Centers and Contact Information
Here you will find a list of our most used healthcare Centers and their contact information.
