Ann Arbor, Michigan: health insurance
Ann Arbor is in Washtenaw County. Here is what Ann Arbor residents should know about coverage.
Coverage in Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor has about 119,381 residents (U.S. Census Bureau 2023 estimate).
Plans for Ann Arbor residents are determined by Washtenaw County, home to about 365,536 people (2023 estimate). Medicare Advantage plans and marketplace plans are offered by area, so use your ZIP code when you compare, and make sure a plan covers Washtenaw County before you choose it.
- Turning 65 in Ann Arbor? Your Initial Enrollment Period runs seven months around your birthday. MMAP (Michigan Medicare/Medicaid Assistance Program) offers free counseling at 800-803-7174.
- Buying your own plan? Shop through HealthCare.gov (federal Marketplace).
- Medicaid questions? Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) handles applications.
Michigan note: Michigan's Medicaid expansion program has its own distinct brand name, the Healthy Michigan Plan, rather than just being referred to as expanded Medicaid -- worth knowing since Michigan-specific materials and application flows generally use that name.
Colleges and universities near Ann Arbor
Michigan public institutions include University of Michigan, Michigan State University, Wayne State University. Students and employees at these schools should check their school’s student health or benefits office, because campus plans and employer plans work differently from individual coverage. More about Michigan colleges.
Do Ann Arbor and Washtenaw County have the same plans?
Plans are offered by service area, and Ann Arbor falls under Washtenaw County. A plan that serves Washtenaw County is generally the one that applies to you.
Do I have to enroll if I call?
No. A call is a conversation about your options.
Ann Arbor residents: call 855-367-1095
Call Lander LLC to go over your options. There is no cost to call or to speak with an agent, and you are never required to enroll in anything.
Call 855-367-1095Other major Michigan cities
- Detroit
- Grand Rapids
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- Sterling Heights
- Lansing
- Dearborn
- Livonia
- Troy
- Westland
- Farmington Hills
- Flint
- Wyoming
Reviewed by Richard Lander, licensed insurance agent (NPN 21255551), Lander LLC. Last updated October 3, 2026. This page is educational and is not a quote, an offer of coverage, or legal or tax advice.