Mission & History
MISSION
To improve the health of Michigan residents, with special emphasis on the health and wellness of children and seniors, while reducing the cost of healthcare.
HISTORY
The Michigan Health Endowment Fund — or the Health Fund for short — was created through Public Act 4 of 2013, which authorized certain changes on how Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) operates. The law requires BCBSM to contribute up to $1.56 billion over 18 years to a health endowment fund that benefits Michigan residents and specifies that the fund should focus on children and older adults, with funding in eight areas:
- Behavioral health
- Health services for foster and adopted children
- Access to healthy food
- Wellness and fitness
- Infant mortality
- Technology enhancements
- Health-related transportation
- Foodborne illness prevention
The Health Fund is led by our Board of Directors, composed of nine individuals appointed by the governor. From 2014 to 2025, we made more than 1,300 grants totaling over $350 million. We’re proud of our impact and are positioned for more going forward.
Our 2026-2031 Strategic Framework outlines our current priorities and our roadmap for greater impact across the state.
