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Need food help, healthcare, or utility assistance in Michigan? This page covers Michigan Food Assistance (SNAP), Michigan Medicaid through MDHHS, the State Emergency Relief (SER) program for utility and housing crises, WIC, and more. A family of 4 earning under $3,250/month likely qualifies for food assistance. Apply at miBridges.michigan.gov — it's free.
Apply for most Michigan programs through MI Bridges at mibridges.michigan.gov.
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Monthly food benefits on an EBT card. A family of 4 earning up to $3,250/mo can qualify. Apply through MI Bridges online — takes about 20 minutes. Michigan processes most applications within 30 days, expedited if you have no income.
Apply at MI Bridges →Michigan expanded Medicaid through the Healthy Michigan Plan, covering adults 19–64 earning up to 138% of the federal poverty level. No monthly premium. Covers doctor visits, mental health, prescriptions, dental, and vision. Apply through MI Bridges.
Apply for Michigan Medicaid →Low-cost health insurance for Michigan children under 19 in families earning too much for Medicaid. Premium of $10 per family per month regardless of family size. Covers comprehensive care including dental and vision.
Learn about MIChild →Free nutrition support, healthy food vouchers, and breastfeeding help for pregnant women, new mothers, infants, and children under 5. Michigan WIC clinics are located throughout all 83 counties.
Find a Michigan WIC clinic →Michigan's State Emergency Relief (SER) program provides utility help year-round — not just winter. SER can also help with housing costs. Apply through MI Bridges or your local MDHHS office. Very responsive to urgent situations.
Apply at MI Bridges →Michigan's CERA (COVID Emergency Rental Assistance) program is closed, but local Community Action Agencies and MSHDA local programs still offer emergency rental funds. Call 211 to find what's open in your county.
MSHDA rental resources →Michigan's TANF program provides monthly cash assistance for families with children. FIP also includes childcare subsidy, job training, and transportation support. Apply through MI Bridges.
Apply at MI Bridges →Federal EITC up to $7,830 plus Michigan's state EITC worth 6% of the federal credit. Free tax prep through VITA sites statewide. Apply even if you owe no taxes — you may get a refund.
Michigan EITC information →Qualify automatically if you receive SNAP, Medicaid, or FIP. Multiple providers serve Michigan. Also check the Affordable Connectivity Program for broadband discounts.
Find Lifeline providers →Income limits below are 2024–2025 federal guidelines. Always apply even if unsure — a caseworker makes the final call. Being over by a little doesn't always mean you don't qualify.
Deductions for housing, childcare, and medical costs lower your net income. Apply even if over the gross limit.
Documents needed:Michigan's Healthy Michigan Plan covers adults 19–64. Children and pregnant women qualify at higher income levels.
Documents needed:SER can help with utilities AND housing (rent/mortgage). Apply through MI Bridges or your local MDHHS office.
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