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

If you have Medicaid in Michigan — including the Healthy Michigan Plan — you have podiatry coverage. Balance Foot & Ankle accepts Medicaid and several Medicaid managed care organizations (MCOs) serving Livingston County, Oakland County, and surrounding areas.

Michigan Medicaid and Podiatry

Michigan Medicaid covers medically necessary podiatric services. This includes evaluation and treatment of foot and ankle conditions, diabetic foot care, wound care, nail care for qualifying patients, and related services. Most Medicaid beneficiaries receive their coverage through a Medicaid managed care organization (MCO) rather than directly through the state program.

Healthy Michigan Plan

The Healthy Michigan Plan extends Medicaid coverage to adults aged 19-64 who earn up to 133% of the federal poverty level. If you’re enrolled in the Healthy Michigan Plan, your podiatry coverage is managed through one of Michigan’s Medicaid MCOs. Common MCOs serving Livingston and Oakland County include:

• Blue Cross Complete of Michigan — managed care in 58 Michigan counties; covers podiatry as a covered benefit
• Meridian Health Plan — broad Michigan coverage including podiatric care
• Molina Healthcare Michigan — covers medically necessary podiatry
• McLaren Health Plan — covers podiatry for MCO members

What Medicaid Covers for Foot Care

• Office visits for medically necessary podiatric evaluation and treatment
• Podiatric surgery when medically necessary
• Diabetic foot care and wound management
• X-rays and diagnostic imaging
• Custom orthotics when medically necessary (prior authorization may be required)

How to Confirm Your Coverage

Check the back of your Medicaid card for your managed care plan name, then call their member services number to confirm podiatry is covered and that Balance Foot & Ankle is in your network. Alternatively, call our office and we’ll verify for you.

📞 We accept most Michigan Medicaid plans. Call (810) 206-1402 to verify your coverage.

Professional Podiatric Care in Michigan: Balance Foot & Ankle’s Comprehensive Services

At Balance Foot & Ankle, Michigan patients receive comprehensive podiatric care across the full spectrum of foot and ankle conditions. Our fellowship-trained podiatrists provide conservative and surgical treatment for all foot and ankle pathology — from plantar fasciitis, bunions, and nail disorders to complex reconstructive surgery, diabetic foot care, and sports injuries. Our clinical approach prioritizes accurate diagnosis, evidence-based treatment selection, and honest communication with patients about realistic outcomes.

We serve patients in Livingston and Oakland counties from two convenient Michigan locations: our Howell office at 4330 E Grand River (serving Brighton, Hartland, Pinckney, Howell, and all of Livingston County) and our Bloomfield Hills office at 43494 Woodward Ave #208 (serving Troy, Birmingham, West Bloomfield, Farmington Hills, and all of Oakland County). Both offices offer in-office X-ray, same-week new patient appointments, and a full range of diagnostic and treatment services. We accept Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, Medicare, and most Michigan insurance plans. Call Balance Foot & Ankle at (810) 206-1402 to schedule your appointment.

Michigan patients from throughout the region — Livingston County communities including Howell, Brighton, Hartland, Pinckney, and Fowlerville, and Oakland County communities including Bloomfield Hills, Troy, Birmingham, West Bloomfield, Farmington Hills, Pontiac, and Rochester — can access expert podiatric care at Balance Foot & Ankle. Our clinical team is committed to providing the highest standard of foot and ankle care available in Southeast Michigan, from routine preventive care to complex surgical intervention. Call (810) 206-1402 to schedule — we look forward to serving you at our Howell or Bloomfield Hills location.

Scheduling with Balance Foot & Ankle is straightforward — call (810) 206-1402 during business hours and our front desk team will find an appointment time that works for your schedule, verify your insurance coverage before the visit, and answer any preliminary questions you have about what to expect. Our Howell office at 4330 E Grand River has convenient parking and is easily accessible from I-96, M-59, and Grand River Avenue. Our Bloomfield Hills office at 43494 Woodward Ave #208 is located on Woodward Avenue with parking adjacent to the building. Both locations are accessible by patients throughout Southeast Michigan, and our team looks forward to providing you with the professional, evidence-based podiatric care that you and your feet deserve.

Related Treatment Guides

• Diabetic Foot Care
• Plantar Fasciitis & Heel Pain Treatment
• Custom 3D Orthotics
• Sports Foot & Ankle Injury Treatment

Michigan patients experiencing foot or ankle problems can schedule an appointment at Balance Foot & Ankle — with locations in Howell (4330 E Grand River) and Bloomfield Hills (43494 Woodward Ave #208). Call (810) 206-1402 for same-week availability.

Medical References & Sources

• American Podiatric Medical Association — Patient Education
• American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society — Foot Conditions

Your Board-Certified Podiatrists

Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM

Board-Certified · FACFAS

Dr. Carl Jay, DPM

Board-Certified Podiatrist

Dr. Daria Gutkin, DPM

Podiatrist

Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM

Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM is a double board-certified podiatrist and foot & ankle surgeon at Balance Foot & Ankle Specialists in Southeast Michigan. With over a decade of clinical experience, he specializes in heel pain, bunions, diabetic foot care, sports injuries, and minimally invasive surgery. Dr. Biernacki is a member of the APMA and ACFAS, and his patient education content on MichiganFootDoctors.com and YouTube has reached over one million views.