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Michigan Medicaid Health Care Program

undefined Michigan Medicaid Health Care Program?


The Michigan Medicaid Health Care Program is intended to provide medical and health-related assistance to low-income individuals and families who have no medical insurance or have inadequate medical insurance.

The Michigan Medicaid Health Care Program is intended to provide medical and health-related assistance to low-income individuals and families who have no medical insurance or have inadequate medical insurance.

undefined Michigan Medicaid Health Care Program?


To be eligible for Michigan Medicaid, you must be a resident of the state of Michigan in need of health care/insurance assistance, whose financial situation would be characterized as low income or very low income.

In order to qualify, you must have an annual household income (before taxes) that is below the following amounts:

Annual Household Income Limits (before taxes)
Household Size*Maximum Income Level (Per Year)
1$20,030
2$27,186
3$34,341
4$41,496
5$48,652
6$55,807
7$62,963
8$70,118

*For households with more than eight people, add $7,155 per additional person. Always check with the appropriate managing agency to ensure the most accurate guidelines.


You can apply for these benefits at your local Department of Human Services (DHS) or by mail. In addition, there are a number of local community agencies, such as your local health department, that offer help in applying for Medicaid.

Find your local DHS county office.

View a listing of Local Health Departments.

In addition to the Medicaid programs, the Michigan Department of Community Health provides various other health care programs. Information about these programs can be found on the Michigan Medicaid Program Page.