Medicaid is a program that provides health coverage. It is funded by federal and state governments and is available to low-income adults (including pregnant women), children, and people with disabilities. 

Michigan offers several medical assistance programs. Each program covers different groups of people, and each program has different eligibility requirements. When you apply for a program, your age, income, financial resources, and other information will be used to determine if you are eligible. You must also meet the financial and non-financial eligibility conditions for that program.

A full list of Michigan Medicaid programs can be found here.

You can apply for benefits on the MI Bridges website.

If you have Medicaid, MIChild, or Healthy Michigan Plan you may need to go through the renewal process. This is to find if you are still eligible for free or low-cost Medicaid coverage. 

1. Update your address, phone number, and email address. You can do this by logging into MI Bridges or contact your local MDHHS office.  
2. Report any changes to your household or income. 
3. Check your mail. To keep your Medicaid coverage, you may need to complete a renewal form. If you do, MHHDS will send you a form by mail, text or in MI Bridges. To avoid gaps in Medicaid coverage, please complete and return the form right away. 
4. Read and return your renewal packet. If you get a renewal packet, be sure to fill it out, sign the forms, and return them by the due date with any needed proof, such as proof of income, assets, and expenses. You have about 60 days to respond once you get the renewal packet. 

• What happens if I miss the deadline for Medicaid redetermination? If your deadline to renew for Medicaid passes, you lose health care coverage. 
• What if I lose Medicaid coverage? We want all Michiganders to get covered and stay covered. After you complete the renewal, if you are no longer eligible for Medicaid, MIChild, or Healthy Michigan Plan, you will receive: 
  • Notice when your enrollment ends. 
  • Information on how to appeal. 
  • Information about options for purchasing other health care coverage. Visit www.healthcare.gov to learn more.
• How can I get more information? MDHHS will continue to provide messaging to you through mailed letters, MI Bridges, emails, text messages and social media. Visit Michigan.gov for additional eligibility and renewal questions.