Get Access to Healthcare
If you live on Lansing’s Eastside, Allen Neighborhood Center can enroll you in the Ingham Health Plan or Medicaid. We can also help you set up an appointment with a local doctor.
Even if you are healthy today, there are a few great reasons to get enrolled in a healthcare program, find a doctor you like, and start going for regular checkups.
- With ongoing care, you and your doctor can help prevent serious illness from developing.
- Your doctor can give you prescriptions for medicines to take care of any conditions or illnesses you already have.
- In case something does happen, the doctor will already know your medical history, so you avoid paperwork and spend less time in the waiting room.
Eligibility
You may be eligible for some form of Medicaid if one of the following is true:
- You have a low income
- You are 65 or younger
- You are pregnant
- You have a disability
- Some immigrant status can receive full Medicaid coverage. Learn all of the specifics at the Michigan Department of Community Health.
- If you are not sure if you are eligible, you can always contact or visit the Allen Neighborhood Center and we will help you find out.
If you are not eligible for Medicaid, you might be eligible for the Ingham Health Plan if one of the following is true:
- You are unemployed, laid-off, or have a low income
- Your employer does not offer you affordable insurance
- You are not a U.S. citizen
- You cannot get IHP if you eligible for Medicaid, Medicare, MiChild, or Healthy Kids. If you are eligible for Medicaid, we will enroll you for that instead.
- If you are not sure if you are eligible, you can always contact or visit the Allen Neighborhood Center and we will help you find out.
Ingham Health Plan (IHP)
IHP is basic healthcare coverage for Ingham County residents. There are no premium costs, and you only pay a small co-pay for most services when you have IHP. Some of the things IHP (Plan B) covers are:
- Doctor visits ($5 co-pay)
- Specialist services ($5 co-pay)
- Lab tests ($0)
- Radiation ($0)
- Prescriptions ($5 for generic; $10 for brand name)
IHP does not cover emergency room visits, dental, or vision. Find a full list of things IHP does not cover on their website here.
If you want Allen Neighborhood Center to enroll you in IHP, remember to bring with you Proof of Residency (license, ID, bill) and Proof of Income (paycheck stubs, unemployment, or other proofs) when you visit us.
If you were kicked off of IHP, contact ANC to see if you can re-enroll.
Medicaid
Medicaid gives health coverage to people who have a limited income. The rules for Medicaid are different for every state. Michigan has a lot of different Medicaid programs, and you can see all of them on the Michigan Department of Community Health website. Some of the things Medicaid covers are:
- Doctor visits
- Lab tests and X-rays
- Inpatient and outpatient hospital services
- Dental and vision for children
- Prescriptions
If you want Allen Neighborhood Center to enroll you in Medicaid, remember to bring with you Proof of Residency (license, ID, bill) and Proof of Income (paycheck stubs, unemployment, or other proofs) when you visit us.
Additional Resources
For those of our neighbors who prefer working on their own, or simply don’t have time to come in and talk to us, here’s a list of Health Resources:
Healthcare Options
- Find Insurance Options at HealthCare.gov
- Ingham Health Plan
- Michigan’s Medicaid Programs
- General Medicaid Information
- List of ANC’s Most Used Healthcare Centers
Health Resources
- Ingham County Health Department
- Michigan Department of Human Services
- Breast Health
- Resource Directory for Individuals and Families Impacted by Substance Use Disorders
LGBT Health Resources
- University of Michigan’s Resource Guide to Caring for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Patients(also includes provider guide for Southeast Michigan)
- The Gay and Lesbian Medical Association