How does the program work?

· Members receive a white card from IHP

· Must get all care at the doctor’s office they are assigned to

· Other care must be ordered by the IHP doctor at that office

· Prescriptions must be written for medications from the IHP approved list

· If a member goes to a non-participating doctor, they may get a bill

· Some services may need prior authorization.

 

Questions?

· Call Member Services at 1-866-291-8691 for more info or visit our website:  www.communityhealthplans.org

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What is it?

· A community-sponsored program

· Services must be provided by an IHP member’s assigned doctor

· The program is NOT insurance.

 

Who is Eligible?

· Uninsured, Ingham County residents, with low-income who cannot get Medicare or other programs, to receive health care services

 

What services are covered by the IHP, Plan B?

(Summary only—not a complete list;  some require a low co-pay)

· Office visits

· Specialist Services

· Outpatient Lab Tests

· Outpatient X-rays

· Prescription Medications (approved list)

· Walk-In/Urgent Care

How Can You Sign UP?

If you are eligible, sign up now at the following enrollment sites:

 

· Allen Neighborhood Center, 1619 E Kalamazoo St, 48912, 485-7630

· Capital Area Community Services, 1301 Rensen, 48910, 393-7077

· Carefree Medical, 3333 S Pennsylvania Ave, 48910, 887-5922

· Cristo Rey Community Center, 1717 N High St, 48906, 372-4700

· Ingham County Health Department, 5303 S Cedar, 48910, 887-4300

What is NOT covered by IHP Plan B?

Services NOT covered include (not complete list):

· Inpatient hospitalization

· Emergency room

· Ambulance

· Outpatient hospital costs

· Chiropractic care

· Physical therapy

· Durable medical equipment

· Prosthetics and orthotics

· Oxygen

· Cosmetic surgery

· Home health or hospice services

· Vision screening, glasses, contact lenses

· Dental care

· Travel shots

· Birth control (available through other programs)

· Mammograms (exceptions may apply)

· Mental health and substance abuse services

· Dialysis

· Injectable medications

· Medications not on the IHP list of covered medications.

Need Health Care?  Don’t Have Insurance? 

THE INGHAM HEALTH PLAN (IHP), PLAN B CAN HELP!

 

For Ingham County residents who live outside the city of Lansing, call Christian Services at 394-5415 to find out how to sign up in your area!