The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) offers several ways to apply for health care coverage. Online applications are encouraged and will be processed faster than paper. After completing an application, you will be notified of the programs you and your family members are eligible for. See below for ways to apply and receive help.
How to apply
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At home
- Apply online at home at www.michigan.gov/mibridges
- Find more information on types of programs at www.michigan.gov/mdhhs and click Assistance Programs
- Call the MiBridges HelpDesk for MiBridges application assistance 844-799-9876 (also in Spanish and Arabic), 8 a.m.–5 p.m., Monday-Friday
MDHHS offices
- Apply online at the MDHHS offices at their kiosks:
- 44777 N Gratiot, Suite A, Clinton Township, MI 48036; 586-469-7700
- 41227 Mound, Sterling Heights, MI 48314; 586-254-1500
- 13041 E 10 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48089; 586-427-0600
In-person assistance
- For in-person application assistance – Find a Navigation Partner
- Go to www.michigan.gov/mibridges - click Find a Community Partner. Search for nearby Navigator by entering your address.
- Macomb County Health Department has a navigator (English or Spanish) 586-469-5520
Paper applications
- Apply with the paper application which you can download at www.michigan.gov/mdhhs
- Click on Assistance Programs, click Health Care Coverage, click Go to Health Care Coverage, click Application for Health Coverage and Help Paying costs. Complete the fillable form DCH-1426 or download the printable version.
- For other types of assistance, click on Doing Business with MDHHS, click Forms and Applications, click Applications, click MDHHS-1171 Assistance Application, click on MDHHS-1171 Assistance Application and Program Supplements.
Healthy Michigan Plan
- Healthy Michigan Plan – apply online at www.michigan.gov/mibridges
- Find more information at www.michigan.gov/healthymiplan
- Call the Michigan Healthcare Helpline 855-789-5610 for application assistance.
MIChild
- MIChild – apply online at www.michigan.gov/mibridges
- Find more information at www.michigan.gov/mdhhs
- Call the Michigan Healthcare Helpline 855-789-5610 for application assistance.
Important Medicaid phone numbers after enrollment
- Michigan Enrolls - to enroll in or choose a health plan 888-367-6557 (888-ENROLLS) or 800-975-7630
- Beneficiary Helpline – problems with or questions about benefits; and to request a new MIHealth card 800-642-3195 or email beneficiarysupport@michigan.gov.
- ModivCare Solutions – for non-emergency transportation to medical appointments 866-569-1902 for those with MI Medicaid. Those with Medicaid Health Plans must contact their health plans for transportation.
- Need to speak with a caseworker about your case? Call 844-464-3447 (844-4MI-DHHS).