Applying for Medicaid in Michigan

What is Medicaid?

Medicaid is a health care plan for low income people, and working families who qualify. Children and pregnant women may also qualify for special Medicaid programs. People who have disabilities, and older people who meet income guidelines, may also get Medicaid.

Are you eligible for Medicaid?

• You must be a citizen of the U.S. (in most cases)
• You must be a legal resident of the state in which you apply
• You must have a Social Security Number, or have applied for one

Find out if you qualify

• To find out if you qualify for Medicaid visit MiBridges
• Current Poverty Guidelines (Department of Health and Human Services)
• Federal Poverty Level Calculator
• Important Information about Medicaid Annual Renewals

Need help applying for Medicaid?

To apply for Medicaid, please visit your local Department of Human Services (DHS) office. If you need help, your spouse, parent, legal guardian, adult child, stepchild, or any other person who is at least age 18 or older may apply for you. The DHS can also help you apply. Call a DHS office below to find an office close to you:

What to bring to your DHS appointment

• Proof of Income
  • Pay Stub(s) from the last 30 days
  • Bank Statement from the last 30 days
  • Social Security awards letter
  • Tax Return
  • Unemployment letter
• Social Security Number
• Identification
  • Driver’s License
  • State ID
• Proof of Address
  • ID with current address
  • Utility Bill

Your DHS specialist will give you a list of missing documents and a date by which they are due. If you need assistance finding the documents, your specialist may be able to help.