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Medicaid Help and Resources
Adequate nutrition and healthcare are important components in maintaining the health of our community. Community members looking for assistance with paying for healthcare, health services, or that may need food assistance can learn more about available state programs and their requirements through MI Bridges. Another avenue for health insurance is HealthCare.gov. Additional information about some of the available programs is listed below.
MDHHS Food Assistance Program (FAP)
Temporary food assistance for eligible low-income families and individuals is available from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Use MI Bridges to apply for assistance, check your eligibility status and manage your account online.
To request a replacement bridge card please call 888-678-8914
For questions about the Food Assistance Program, call 855-275-6424.
Health Insurance
Health Insurance benefits are available through the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services (MDHHS). You can apply for online.
MIBridges is the site now used for applying for Health Insurance Benefits offered by the State of Michigan. On this site, you will have to create a user id and password in order to apply. If you already have one, you can login and start a new application under your current user id and password.
Marketplace Health Insurance
The Health Insurance Marketplace helps uninsured people find health coverage. The Marketplace is a way to shop for health coverage with a single online source that will allow people to compare private health insurance plans side by side to determine the best coverage. Every health plan must include the same essential health benefits, including doctor visits, preventive care, hospitalization, prescriptions, and more. Plans can be compared base on price, benefits, quality, and other features. Tax credits, lower deductibles, co-payments, and other cost sharing amounts are all based on annual income. Access Healthcare.gov where you can apply or find more information on health insurance. You can also call the Marketplace Call Center at 800-318-2596 or 517-768-2093 for local resources to help you with your application.
Additional Resources
For additional assistance, please refer to the following resources:
MI Bridges: Resources for the unhoused, those who need transportation, those looking for healthcare, those expecting a baby, and much more.
Central Michigan 211: Search for local resources using your zip code.
Mental Health Support: Find mental health support here. You can search listings by county to find the type of health care professional you would like to see.
Prescription Drug Information: This link will take you to a list of topics that can address your prescription questions. Although pharmacy coverage is an optional benefit under federal Medicaid law, all states currently provide coverage for outpatient prescription drugs to all categorically eligible individuals and most other enrollees within their state Medicaid programs.
The Live Healthy Discount Program by National Association of Counties (NACo): The program is intended to offer prescriptions at a discounted rate for Jackson County residents that are underinsured or uninsured. It is available to anyone that resides in Jackson County. Please use the link to search for Jackson County. Download or print off the discount card and present the card to a participating pharmacy.
Double Up Food Bucks: When you use your Bridge Card, Double Up matches your fruit and vegetable purchases dollar for dollar. That means you and your family get twice the fresh fruits and veggies.
