6 ways Michigan residents can apply for the COVID-19 vaccine

LANSING, Mich. – The State of Michigan described six ways in which residents who are eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine can apply for one.

Michigan officials said residents have different levels of access to technology, especially those 65 and older. THE Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is offering a variety of vaccine enrollment options.

“Our goal is to ensure that every eligible Michigander who wants a vaccine gets it,” said MDHHS director Elizabeth Hertel. “We know that Michigan residents have different needs when it comes to access, so we’re partnering with groups like local health departments, hospitals, pharmacies and 2-1-1 to provide multiple access points to sign up for a vaccine”.

Here are the options.

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First, the state is encouraging residents to visit Michigan.gov/COVIDvaccine for information on who is eligible to receive the vaccine and to see a list of administration sites.

Click here to visit a list of vaccination sites by municipality.

Click here to learn more about vaccine scheduling.

Click here for a map of local health departments.

By examining the list of vaccination locations or through local health departments, residents can find direct contact information from the nearest vaccine provider.

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Residents who do not use the Internet can call the COVID-19 hotline at 888-535-6136.

This hotline is available from 8 am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday.

Local health departments and hospitals in Michigan created registration forms, interest forms and waiting lists based on vaccine eligibility.

Click here for more information on vaccine priority.

These health officials will contact residents to schedule appointments as soon as they are available based on the vaccine supply, state officials said.

Residents can also contact vaccination locations, such as pharmacies or Meijer locations, once they start operating.

Click here to register for a COVID-19 vaccine through Meijer, if eligible.

You can go directly to the beginning of the pre-registration process here.

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MDHHS also partnered with 2-1-1 to help direct Michigan residents to vaccination clinics.

Click here to visit the 2-1-1 COVID-19 vaccination information page.

MDHHS and 2-1-1 formed a partnership to help connect residents to local test sites. The service is free and confidential and connects residents to organizations across the state, offering help to people looking for answers to their questions.

There are seven regional contact centers 2-1-1 managing the state’s human and health services database, according to the state.

“Just like many other local, state and federal systems have adjusted to the COVID-19 pandemic, 2-1-1 has been collaborating with the state of Michigan to help residents across the state with testing, emotional support and now vaccine implementation. ”Said Executive Director 2-1-1 Hassan Hammoud. “We recognize that residents, especially the elderly, need additional support so that we can safely return to normalcy, and we are proud to contribute to making the future without COVID-19 a reality for Michigan.

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MDHHS also partnership with GetSetUp, a national educational technology company that offers a series of sessions to guide older residents through the state’s registration website.

GetSetUp is designed to help Michiganders find local health departments and apply online for a vaccine appointment, or to be added to the vaccine waiting list.