ABOUT THE
HEALTH CARE SERVICES MILLAGE:
1 in 4 Genesee County residents has received coverage through Genesee Health Plan over the past 25 years.
Genesee Health Plan uses the Health Care Services Millage to provide basic, affordable health care coverage for Genesee County residents who don’t qualify for Medicaid but can’t afford private insurance, those employed without employer-sponsored coverage, and those between jobs.
This is a renewal — not a new tax. Genesee County voters have approved the Health Care Services Millage three times — in 2006, 2012, and 2018.
Your Vote
On Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, Genesee County residents will vote on the future of the Genesee Health Plan—deciding whether to renew the millage that provides health coverage to thousands of our neighbors.
Q: What is the Genesee Health Plan (GHP)?
Genesee Health Plan serves as a coverage bridge during common life transitions — including when a young adult ages off a parent’s plan at 26, when a job change creates a gap in employer-sponsored coverage, and when a worker in their 50s or early 60s loses a job with years remaining before Medicare eligibility.
Genesee Health Plan covers doctor visits, mental health counseling, prescription drugs, labs, mammograms, cancer screenings and treatment, and dental care — delivering routine care and peace of mind for our friends, neighbors, veterans, and seniors when they need it most.
Q: When will the millage renewal appear?
The Health Care Services Millage renewal will appear on the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot.
Q: Where does the funding go?
Genesee Health Plan uses the Health Care Services Millage to provide basic, affordable health care coverage for Genesee County residents who don’t qualify for Medicaid but can’t afford private insurance, those employed without employer-sponsored coverage, and those between jobs.
Q: How much will the millage cost Genesee County homeowners?
Because this is a millage renewal, tax rates will stay the same as they are today. The proposed rate of 0.998 mills will cost the owner of a home valued at $100,000 about $40 per year—only $3.33 a month.
Q: How will Genesee Health Plan be held accountable for this millage?
Because GHP is funded by taxpayers, it takes its commitment to accountability and transparency seriously. An independent accounting firm reviews every dollar every year, and those results are available to the public.
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Read about GHP’s commitment to transparency and accountability.
Q: How will the millage benefit Genesee County residents?
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Without the Genesee Health Plan, thousands of hard-working people, families and seniors in Genesee County would not have access to primary and preventive health care services. One in four Genesee County residents have received coverage from GHP over the last 25 years.
Q: How can you help?
If you are currently on Genesee Health Plan, or have been served by Genesee Health Plan at any time, we would like to hear your story! Please click on the below link and complete the online testimonial form.
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You can also help by endorsing the health plan either as an individual or an organization. Please click on and complete the appropriate online form below.
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ORGANIZATIONAL ENDORSEMENT FORM
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