UnitedHealthcare Community Plan and Healthy Michigan
Medicaid
UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Michigan
Our Michigan Medicaid plan, is for children, pregnant women, families and adults who meet income and health need requirements. We also cover children and young adults with special health or developmental needs. Members mut choose a primary care doctor from our network.
Healthy Michigan Plan
Our Healthy Michigan plan, is for adults ages 19-64 who meet income requirements. Members must choose a primary care doctor from our network.
Children Special Health Care Services (CSHCS)
CSHCS is a state of Michigan program that serves children, and some adults, with special health care needs. CSHCS covers more than 2,700 medical diagnoses. If you are on our Medicaid plan and meet the enrollment criteria we will submit a Medical Eligibility Form to the State of Michigan.
This plan is available in the following counties:
Alcona, Allegan, Alpena, Antrim, Arenac, Barry, Bay, Benzie, Berrien, Branch, Calhoun, Cass, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Clare, Crawford, Emmet, Genesee, Gladwin, Grand Traverse, Gratiot, Hillsdale, Huron, Ionia, Iosco, Isabella, Jackson, Kalamazoo, Kalkaska, Kent, Lake, Lapeer, Leelanau, Lenawee, Livingston, Macomb, Manistee, Mason, Mecosta, Midland, Missaukee, Monroe, Montcalm, Montmorency, Muskegon, Newaygo, Oakland, Oceana, Ogemaw, Osceola, Oscoda, Otsego, Ottawa, Presque Isle, Roscommon, Saginaw, Sanilac, Shiawassee, St. Clair, St. Joseph, Tuscola, Van Buren, Washtenaw, Wayne, and Wexford.
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Any changes in phone number, email, or address should be reported to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS). You can do this by going to the MIBridges website at www.michigan.gov/mibridges. If you do not have an account, you will need to create an account by selecting “Register”. Once in your account, when reporting changes, please make sure you do so in both the profile section and the Report Changes area. The Report Changes area is what the local office will use to update the address for your case.
Food, housing and support programs remain available
If you get healthy food, housing and other support through your health plan, your benefits are not affected by the government shutdown or changes in SNAP (food stamps), WIC or other state programs. Call the member services number on your ID card or visit your member site to learn more.
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Benefits & features
If you are a current UnitedHealthcare member register on myuhc.com/communityplan for additional benefit information
Once you join UnitedHealthcare Community Plan, we ask you to fill out a short health survey every year. It helps us find the best benefits and services for you.
The survey asks easy questions about your health. Your answers are private and won’t change your benefits.
We’re excited to help you live a healthier life!
Online:
1. Sign up or log in to myuhc
2. Click on the Health & Wellness menu
3. Select Community Resources
4. Under Helping you find resources, click Start now
By Phone:
To complete your health survey by phone, please call Member Servicves toll-free at1-800-903-5253, TTY 711
CSHCS is a state of Michigan program that serves children, and some adults, with special health care needs. CSHCS covers more than 2,700 medical diagnoses. Our specialty trained team members are here to help you, just call us at: (800) 903-5253.
Additional Benefits for Medicaid Health Plan Enrollees with Children’s Special Health Care Services:
Help from your Local Health Department with:
• Community resources — schools, community mental health, financial support, childcare, Early On, and the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program
• Transitioning to adulthood
• Orthodontia Only for specific CSHCS qualifying diagnosis, such as cleft palate/cleft lip Medically necessary, related to condition Not for cosmetic purposes
• Respite Care CSHCS covers 180 hours of respite care annually when a beneficiary requires skilled nursing and a CSHCS nurse consultant determines appropriate
Help from the Family Center for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs
• CSHCS Family Phone Line — a toll-free phone number (1-800-359-3722) available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Parent-to-parent support network
• Parent/professional training programs
• Financial help to go to conferences about CSHCS medical conditions and “Relatively Speaking,” a conference for siblings of children with special needs
Help from the Children’s Special Needs (CSN) Fund
The CSN Fund helps CSHCS families get items not covered by Medicaid or CSHCS.
To see if you qualify for help from the CSN Fund, call 1-517-241-7420.
Examples include:
• Wheelchair ramps
• Van lifts and tie downs
• Therapeutic tricycles
• Air conditioners
• Adaptive recreational equipment
• Electrical service upgrades for eligible equipment
Dental care is important. We offer dental coverage to all beneficiaries ages 19 and above enrolled in Healthy Michigan Plan, as well as all enrollees ages 21 and older, enrolled in Medicaid.
UnitedHealthcare covers a wide range of dental treatments and services. These services include preventative, diagnostic and minor restorative and oral surgery.
Dental Guide
Please note: Children under age 21 and enrolled in Medicaid are automatically enrolled into the Healthy Kids Dental program. The two plans available are Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Delta Dental of Michigan. You will get an identification card and Member Handbook from the dental plan you are enrolled in. If you are enrolled in this program, please refer to your Healthy Kids Dental Member Handbook for information on your dental benefits. You can also call the Michigan
Beneficiary Helpline toll-free at 1-800-642-3195 for help.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Michigan Health Insurance Plans | BCBSM
Phone: 1-800-936-0935
Delta Dental of Michigan
Individual Dental Plans | Delta Dental of Michigan (deltadentalmi.com)
Phone: 1-866-696-7441
UnitedHealthcare Community Plan is offering food services to improve your health.
Medically Tailored Home Delivered Meal (MTM)
If you live in one of these counties, you may qualify for MTM:
• Allegan, Barry, Clinton, Eaton, Genesee, Huron, Ingham, Ionia, Kent, Lake, Lapeer, Mason, Mecosta, Montcalm, Muskegon, Newaygo, Oceana, Osceola, Ottawa, Saint Clair, Sanilac, Shiawassee, or Tuscola
Through MTM, you will receive up to two healthy meals per day delivered to your home for up to 3 months. These meals are tailored to your health needs. You will also get help from a registered dietitian who will guide you on choosing healthy foods.
This service is for members who:
• Cannot get enough food when they need it
• Cannot shop for and cook their own healthy meals
• Are at risk for nutritional deficiency due to food insecurity
• Have an illness that can be improved with a healthy diet, like diabetes, congestive heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), hypertension, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), cancer with malnutrition, sickle cell disease, renal/kidney disease, diabetes during pregnancy, or other pregnancy complications; OR
• Have been in a hospital or skilled nursing facility in the last 60 days.
Produce Prescription
If you live in one of these counties, you may qualify for Produce Prescription:
• Clinton, Eaton, Genesee, Huron, Ingham, Lapeer, Saint Clair, Sanilac, Shiawassee, or Tuscola
Through Produce Prescription, you will receive a voucher to buy fruits and vegetables for up to 3 months.
This service is for members who:
• Cannot get enough food when they need it
• Are at risk for nutritional deficiency due to food insecurity
• Have an illness that can be improved with a healthy diet (e.g., diabetes, heart conditions, stroke, lung disorders, hypertension, HIV, cancer, obesity, oral health disease, sickle cell disease, renal/kidney disease, substance use disorder, or mental health disorder)
• Have been in a hospital or skilled nursing facility in the last 90 days
• Are likely to end up in the hospital or another facility if they cannot access healthy food
• Are pregnant and have or are at risk of complications from pregnancy (e.g., diabetes while pregnant, preeclampsia, preterm labor, infection, mental health condition)
• Used to be in foster care and are at risk of developing an illness
• Are a child with too much lead in their blood, live in a stressful environment, or will develop an illness without access to healthy food
• Are eligible for the Children’s Special Health Care Services (CSHCS) program
• Are an adult eligible for the Persons with Special Health Care Needs (PSHCN) program
• Have a disability
You can only receive one of the food services (MTM or Produce Prescription) at a time.
It is up to you whether you use a food service if you qualify. Your Medicaid coverage and access to other medical services will stay the same whether you use a food service or not.
You can file a grievance or appeal about the food service, for example, if you are not approved for a food service. Information on how to file a grievance or appeal can be found in your member handbook.
If you have any questions, call toll-free 1-800-903-5253 for more information.
We cover a long list of prescription medicines or drugs. Medicines that are covered are shown on the Preferred Drug List (PDL). The list of covered drugs is reviewed by the Michigan Department of Community Health on a regular basis and may change when new generic drugs are available. You can find the PDL for your plan on our website at myuhc.com/CommunityPlan. There, you can also search for a medicine by name.
Some medicines are covered by the State and not UnitedHealthcare Community Plan. You may
have a copay for those medicines. The pharmacist will tell you if the medicine you need is covered
by the State. To see the list of medicines covered by the State, go to: https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/assistance-programs/medicaid/portalhome/beneficiaries/resources/medicaid-health-plan-pharmacy-benefit. You will use your mihealth card to get the medicine.
Over-the-counter (OTC)
You can get OTC products and medicines with a prescription from an in-network practitioner. There is no copay when you take your OTC prescription to a participating pharmacy OTC medications include pain relievers, allergy, cough & cold medicine, first-aid cream, vitamins and more.
Public Benefit Programs
We want to provide efficient and appropriate care in a timely manner. We also connect our members to community resources.
• Do you and your family struggle with having enough to eat?
• Do you need help finding a place to stay, or do you need heating assistance?
• Do you need a ride to your doctors’ appointments?
• Do you need help with employment?
If you answered yes to any of the above questions, we can help. We know it’s difficult to get to your doctor for important health screenings or other care when you’re facing these challenges. If you’re struggling with a similar problem, or need assistance, reach out to your care manager. If you don’t have a care manager, and need help please call Member Services at 1-800-903-5253. TTY users should call 1-800-903-5253, TTY 711 or online through our website: myuhc.com/communityplanFood Help
If you or someone in your home is pregnant, breastfeeding, or has a child under 5 years old, you might be able to get help from the WIC program. WIC gives you food, health tips, and connects you to other services.
If you have little or no money and need help paying for food or household items, you might qualify for the Food Assistance Program. This includes help for people who work on farms during certain seasons. This program is also called SNAP or EBT.
You can apply at mibridges.
Help with Housing
The State Emergency Relief program can help you pay to move so you don’t become homeless. It can also help with payments for your mortgage, home insurance, or property taxes to stop you from losing your home.
If you need help with rent or house payments, you’ll need to show that you can keep paying for your housing in the future.
You can apply at MI Bridges.
Job Training Help
If you need help learning job skills or finding a career, Michigan Works! can connect you with programs and support.
Find a nearby office at MichiganWorks!
Child Care Help
The Child Development and Care program helps parents pay for child care. You can apply if you’re working, taking high school or college classes, in job training, or getting help for a health or social issue.
Apply at MI Bridges.
Cash Help for Families
If you’re pregnant, have a disability, are a refugee, or have children, you may be able to get Cash Assistance to help with bills.
Decisions usually take 30 to 60 days, depending on what programs you qualify for.
Apply at MI Bridges.
Help with Utilities and Home Repairs
The State Emergency Relief program can help if:
• Your utilities were shut off
• You’re at risk of losing your home
• You need an emergency home repair
• You need help paying for a funeral
Apply at MI Bridges.
Save Money on Energy Bills
The Weatherization Assistance Program helps make your home use energy better.
You might get:
• A home energy check
• Air sealing
• Furnace tune-up or replacement
• A programmable thermostat
Learn more at https://michigan.gov/helpinghand/housing/weatherization.
Transportation
We provide transportation free of charge for doctor’s visits, lab visits, non-emergency hospital services, prescription pick-up, dental services and other Medicaid covered services, whether those services are provided by UnitedHealthcare Community Plan or through MDHHS directly. In some cases, we may provide bus tokens or if you have your own vehicle or someone else to drive you, you can request mileage reimbursement.
Call 1-877-892-3995 for more information and to schedule a ride. Please call 72 hours before
an appointment so we can make sure we have someone available to transport you. You can request
same-day transportation for an urgent non-emergency appointment.
Members can request a ride by phone, online or on the Modivcare App 24/7, 365 days a year
UnitedHealthcare Community Plan has been working with Modivcare to improve transportation
services for members. Members can now reserve transportation online by visiting Member
Home | Mymodivcare.com and requesting trips when it’s convenient for them. Online trips are
accepted 24/7, 365 days of the year
Where’s my ride?
Call1-866-535-0155 if transportation is late. Do not call any other number for assistance with
a late ride.
Drive yourself?
You can get reimbursed for gas. Click on See More Benefits and Features under Transportation to get more information and a form to complete.
If you are receiving services through the local Community Mental Health Services Program (CMHSP)
agency, there may be some transportation services that you will continue to receive through the local CMHSP agency. Contact your local CMHSP agency for questions about this benefit.
Care management
We offer a care management program for members with chronic and/or complex health
conditions. This is a voluntary program that allows you to talk with a care coordinator about
your health care. A care coordinator helps you:
• Coordinate care between health care providers, services, and social support providers
• Set personal goals to manage your medical conditions
• Talk to your doctors or other providers when you need help
• Understand your medical conditions
• Access community-based supports, services, and resources
Health care transition services
When you are 12, our care managers will:
• Help you and your family learn to handle your own health care
• Help you plan to get care from adult doctors when you are 18
Call our member call center at 1-800-903-5253 to get help.
We will work with you/your family to:
• Find out about how we can help you learn to manage your own health care
• Plan with you/your family and your current doctors to help you move to adult doctors
• Teach you about legal changes that take place when you turn 18
When you are 18–21:
• Help you find adult doctors
• Make sure you can get appointments
• Make sure you are happy with your new doctors
If you are interested in joining this program, please call Member Services at1-800-903-5253,
TTY 711 to be connected with a care coordinator
Copays
UnitedHealthcare does not require you pay a copayment or other costs for covered services under the Medicaid or Healthy Michigan Plan program. You must go to a doctor in UnitedHealthcare’s Medicaid network, unless otherwise approved. If you go to a doctor that is not in UnitedHealthcare’s Medicaid network and did not get approval to do so, you may have to pay for those services.
Durable medical equipment
Some medical conditions need special equipment. Durable medical equipment we cover includes:
• Equipment such as nebulizers, crutches, wheelchairs, and other devices
• Disposable medical supplies, such as ostomy supplies, catheters, peak flow meters and
alcohol pads
• Diabetes supplies, such as lancets, test strips, insulin needles, blood glucose meters and
insulin pumps
• Prosthetics and orthotics — Special note: Prosthetics replace a missing body part, such as a
hand or leg. They may also help the body function. Orthotics correct, align, or support body
parts that may be deformed.
To get durable medical equipment, you need a prescription from your doctor.
Hearing services
Trouble hearing can affect your everyday life in many ways. Our plan includes services and support to determine whether a hearing problem exists.
• Hearing Tests: Regular check-ups to see how well you can hear.
• Hearing Aids: Help with getting hearing aids if you need them.
• Medical Evaluations: Exams by doctors to check your hearing health.
• Audiology Services: Care from hearing specialists
Home care
To help you get the care you need, we may cover:
• Short-term nursing home services up to 45 days in a nursing facility (long-term care is provided
by the State of Michigan)
• Home health care services for members who are homebound
• Supplies and equipment related to home health care
• Hospice care
Immunizations
We cover immunizations. They are important shots given to protect children and adults from diseases by helping their bodies develop defenses against specific viruses or bacteria, keeping them healthy and safe.
Interpreter services
We can get an interpreter to help you speak with us, your doctor, or your dental provider in
any language. We also offer our materials in other languages. Interpreter services and
translated materials are free of charge. Call Member Services at 1-800-903-5253, TTY 711
for help getting an interpreter or to ask for our materials in another language or format to
meet your needs. The materials and services are free of charge and the organization
complies with all applicable federal and state laws including: Title VI of the Civil Right Act of
1964, The Age Discrimination Act of 1975, The Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the
Education Amendments of 1972 regarding programs and activities, Titles II and III of the
Americans with Disabilities Act, and section 1557 of the Patient Protection and Affordable
Care Act
Maternal Infant Health Program (MIHP)
The MIHP is a home visiting program for women and infants to promote healthy pregnancies, positive birth outcomes, and healthy infant growth and development.
MIHP covered services include:
• Prenatal teaching
• Childbirth education classes
• Nutritional support, education, and counseling
• Breastfeeding or formula feeding support
• Help with personal problems that may complicate your pregnancy
• Newborn baby assessments
• Referrals to community resources and help finding baby cribs, car seats, clothing, etc.
• Support to stop smoking
• Help with substance abuse
• Personal care or home help services
There are eight different Home Visiting programs in Michigan. All are available to qualified families at no cost. Not all programs are available in every part of Michigan. Find out what’s available in your area at the Michigan's Home Visiting site.
• Maternal Infant Health Program (MIHP)
• Early Head Start
• Infant Mental Health
• Nurse-Family Partnership
• Healthy Families
• Parents As Teachers
• Family Spirit
• Play and Learning Strategies
Mental health and substance abuse services
We want you to feel your best, including your mental and emotional feelings. To help you, we cover
short-term treatment for mental or emotional needs. This applies to members with mild to moderate mental health services. These visits may be with a network therapist, such as a counselor, licensed clinical social worker or psychologist. Telehealth may be an option for you. Talk to your mental health provider to learn more. Treatment for long term, severe mental conditions, or severe emotional disturbances for children, as well as inpatient and intensive outpatient treatment must be arranged through the local Community Mental Health Services Program (CMHSP) agency. CMHSP can
also help refer you to the right local agency when you or a family member has problems or
concerns about drugs or alcohol. If you feel you have a substance abuse problem, we encourage
you to seek help
If you need emergency care for a life-threatening condition, or if you’re having thoughts of suicide
or death, go to the nearest emergency room or call 911. You can also call the Suicide and Crisis
Lifeline by dialing 988. Help is available for you now.
Pregnancy care
We offer maternity care and support provided to pregnant people before, during, and after childbirth, including medical check-ups, education about pregnancy and parenting, and assistance with labor and delivery.
Covered services include:
• Prenatal care should start within the first 12 weeks of pregnancy
• Delivery
• Post partum care should be completed 7 to 84 days after your pregnancy
Services also covered while you are pregnant include:
Doula Services
• A doula is a trained birth professional who helps families have safe, healthy and positive birth experiences. Doulas provide non-clinical emotional, physical, and informational support to pregnant people and their families before, during, and after birth.
Maternal Infant Health Program (MIHP) services
• The MIHP is a home visiting program for women and infants to promote healthy pregnancies, positive
birth outcomes, and healthy infant growth and development.
Healthy First Steps
• This program will help you take the right steps to keep you and your baby healthy.
Get the support and information you need. This includes getting pregnancy care and going to provider visits throughout your pregnancy and baby's first 15 months of life. If you already have a myuhc account sign in then, follow three simple steps to complete your registration. Once complete, you'll then be asked to answer a few pregnancy health questions. If you don't have a myuhcaccount register today!
Babyscripts
Earn rewards for attending your prenatal and postpartum appointments with the Babyscripts mobile application.
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
WIC is a free program that provides a combination of nutrition education, supplemental foods, breastfeeding promotion and support, and referrals to health care. Call toll-free 1-800-262-4784 to find a WIC clinic near you.
Preventive and routine health care for adults
Preventive health care for adults is important to UnitedHealthcare Community Plan. You should have a wellness exam each year to prevent and detect health problems. It is important to find and treat
health problems early.
Make sure to schedule an appointment and ask your doctor to check:
• Blood pressure
• Cholesterol
• Diabetes
• Body Mass Index
• Blood sugar
• Depression screening
• Prostate and colorectal screenings
Routine care is for things like:
• Yearly wellness exams
• School physicals
• Health screenings
• Immunizations
• Vision and hearing exams
• Lab tests
Preventive and routine health care for children
Children change a lot as they grow. They should see their doctor at least once a year to check their growth, even if they are healthy. This is known as a well-child visit. Well-child visits are a good time for you to ask questions about your child’s health and how it can be better. Children can see a pediatrician for routine preventive care and well-child visits without a referral. Children up to three years old are recommended to have a developmental screening done with their doctor once a year.
Babies from birth through 15 months need at least six well-child visits.
These visits often are at these ages:
3–5 days; 2 weeks; 1 month; 2 months; 4 months; 6 months; 9 months; 12 months; 15 months
It is important for your child to get a blood lead test once before age one and again before age two. Children who are at risk or who are high risk should be checked more often. These children should be tested at least one time per year. Children who are high risk are those who have had lead poisoning in the past. This includes children who live in old homes or apartments. Lead poisoning can happen even if you do not live in an older home. Lead can be found in paint, soil, ordinary dust, playgrounds, and toys, as well as other places. Have your child tested for lead poisoning so that it may be treated. If untreated, lead poisoning can lead to disabilities and behavioral problems. This
simple test will help keep your little one on track!
Teenagers should also receive annual well-child visits. At these visits, teens will have their height, weight and BMI checked. Providers can talk about health, safety and preventive measures that are useful to teens. Required immunizations can also be given at these visits
Rehabilitation Services
Rehabilitation services restore or maintain the function affected by a person’s illness, disability, condition, injury, or improve the effects of a developmental disability. They include exercises, therapies, and treatments to help a person get better, move easier, and be independent again.
Covered services include:
• Physical therapy for rehabilitation
• Occupational therapy
• Language, speech, and hearing therapy
• Inpatient rehabilitation services
Tobacco cessation
We want to help you quit smoking. If you smoke, talk to your doctor about quitting. If you are pregnant
and smoke, quitting now will help you and your baby. Your doctor can help you. UnitedHealthcare
Community Plan can also help you. To get more information, call 1-800-784-8669.
We cover the following services to help you:
• Therapy and counseling services
• Educational materials
• Prescription inhalers or nasal sprays used to stop smoking
• Non-nicotine drugs
• Over-the-counter items to help you stop smoking
– Patches
– Gums
– Lozenges
Vision services
Make sure your sight is at it's best. Benefits include:
• Eye Exams: Regular check-ups to make sure your eyes are healthy.
• Glasses: Help with getting glasses if you need them.
• Contact Lenses: Help with getting contact lenses if you need them.
• Eye Treatments: Care for eye problems or disease