Medicaid Podiatry Coverage in Michigan — Healthy Michigan Plan & Blue Cross Complete

Quick answer: Yes — Michigan Medicaid covers podiatry when it is medically necessary, including through the Healthy Michigan Plan and Medicaid health plans such as Meridian, Molina, McLaren, and Blue Cross Complete. Balance Foot & Ankle sees Medicaid patients at our Howell and Bloomfield Hills offices and verifies your exact plan for free before your visit — call (810) 206-1402.

Does Michigan Medicaid cover podiatry?

Yes. Michigan Medicaid covers medically necessary foot and ankle care provided by a podiatrist. That includes evaluation and treatment of foot pain and injuries, diabetic foot care, wound care, ingrown toenail procedures, in-office X-rays, and other services your health requires. Routine cosmetic care (like a standard salon pedicure) is not covered — but when a nail or skin problem is caused by a medical condition, treatment usually is.

Most people on Michigan Medicaid receive their benefits through a Medicaid health plan (a managed care organization, or MCO) rather than directly from the state. Your copays, referral rules, and network are managed by that plan — which is why the fastest way to a clear answer is to let our team verify your exact plan for you.

The Healthy Michigan Plan

The Healthy Michigan Plan extends Medicaid to adults age 19–64 with income up to 133% of the federal poverty level. If you are enrolled, your foot care works the same way: medically necessary podiatry is a covered benefit, delivered through the Medicaid health plan named on your card.

Michigan Medicaid health plans we commonly see

Patients visit our Howell and Bloomfield Hills offices with Medicaid coverage through plans including:

• Meridian
• Molina Healthcare of Michigan
• McLaren Health Plan
• Blue Cross Complete of Michigan
• …and other Michigan Medicaid health plans

Networks change and can vary by county, so do not guess from a list — including this one. Call (810) 206-1402 with the plan name on your card and we will confirm your coverage and benefits before you come in, at no charge.

What Medicaid typically covers for foot care

• Office visits for foot and ankle pain, injuries, and skin or nail problems
• Ingrown toenail treatment, including same-day procedures when needed
• Diabetic foot care — exams, ulcer and wound management, and qualifying routine nail care
• X-rays and diagnostic imaging in-office
• Medically necessary surgery when conservative care is not enough
• Custom orthotics in some cases, when medically necessary (prior authorization may be required)

Exact coverage, copays, and prior-authorization rules vary by plan — one more reason we check your benefits before your visit.

What to bring to your first visit

• Your Medicaid / health plan card (the plan name is on the card)
• A photo ID
• A list of your medications and medical conditions (especially diabetes)
• A referral, only if your plan requires one — we will tell you when we verify your benefits

Common reasons Medicaid patients see us

Ingrown toenails that need same-day relief, diabetic foot checks and wound care, heel pain that will not go away, plantar warts, painful thickened or fungal nails, and foot or ankle injuries. If you are not sure whether your problem counts as “medically necessary,” call us — if your feet hurt or are affecting daily life, it almost always does.

Frequently asked questions

Does Michigan Medicaid cover podiatrist visits?

Yes. Medically necessary podiatry — foot pain, injuries, diabetic care, nail procedures — is a covered Michigan Medicaid benefit, delivered through your Medicaid health plan. We verify your specific plan for free before your visit.

Do I need a referral to see a podiatrist on Medicaid?

It depends on your plan. Some Michigan Medicaid health plans ask your primary care provider to send a referral first; others do not. When we verify your benefits we will tell you exactly what your plan requires and help coordinate it.

Does Medicaid cover ingrown toenail removal?

Yes — ingrown toenail treatment is covered when medically necessary, and it is usually a same-day, in-office procedure. Do not wait on an infected ingrown nail.

Does Medicaid cover diabetic foot care?

Yes. Diabetic foot exams, wound and ulcer care, and qualifying routine nail care are core covered benefits, because they prevent serious complications. If you have diabetes and have not had a foot exam in the past year, schedule one.

Which offices can I use?

Both: Howell (4330 E Grand River Ave, Howell, MI 48843) and Bloomfield Hills (43494 Woodward Ave #208, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302). Call (810) 206-1402 or book online for either office.

Visit Balance Foot & Ankle

Howell
4330 E Grand River Ave, Howell, MI 48843
Phone: (810) 206-1402
Phones answered Mon–Fri 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM · online booking open 24/7

Bloomfield Hills
43494 Woodward Ave #208, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
Phone: (810) 206-1402
Phones answered Mon–Fri 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM · online booking open 24/7

Related guides

• Insurance & costs at Balance Foot & Ankle
• What a visit costs without insurance
• Ingrown toenail treatment
• Diabetic foot care
• New patient information & booking