1-800-553-2565
A service of the Barry-Eaton District Health Department

What is Barry-Eaton Health Connections?

Health Connections is the name of the primary care clinic established in August 2004 at both offices of the Barry-Eaton District Health Department (Charlotte and Hastings, MI). Most of the patients are members of the Barry-Eaton Health Plan. Health Connections serves all of the BEHP Plan B patients, and many Plan A and Medicaid patients as well.  By providing routine access to preventive and primary care, Barry-Eaton Health Connections helps control health care costs and improves the overall health of Barry and Eaton counties.

What does Health Connections provide?

A team of physician, nurse practitioners, RN, Clinic Assistants, and Dietician provides basic preventive and primary care. Scheduled appointments are available two to three days a week in each office (Charlotte and Hastings). The clinic is open until 7 PM one night per week in each county.

What is the Barry-Eaton Health Plan?

Barry-Eaton Health Plan (BEHP) was incorporated in 2002, to help low-income uninsured residents access health care. There are two plans, Plan A and Plan B. Enrollment for Plan A is done at Department of Human Services. Enrollment for Plan B is done at the Health Connections clinic. The clinic serves about 1,000 low-income residents of Barry and Eaton counties.

Who is eligible for Plan B at Health Connections?

Applicants must:

Live in Barry or Eaton county

Have no health care coverage

Be an adult between the ages of 19-64 (children and seniors would most likely qualify for Medicaid or Medicare coverage and would be referred to the appropriate program).

Meet income requirements

Household Size

Plan B

(150% poverty)

 

Per month

Per year

1

1,353

$16,245

2

1,821

$21,855

3

2,288

$27,465

4

2,756

$33,075

5

3,223

$38,685

Each additional, add...

467.5

$5,610

What does Plan B cover?

Through the Health Plan and Health Connections, patients can receive:

·         physician or nurse practitioner office visits at Health Connections

·         generic medications (list of medicines covered is available at www.communityhealthplans.org)

·         lab and radiology tests

·         health education at Health Connections

How much does the patient pay?

Patients are responsible for:

$10 co-pay per office visit; and

$7-15 co-pay for prescription medication.

How can I find out more?

Call Barry-Eaton Health Connections at 1-800-553-2565