Medicaid for Adults

Michigan expanded Medicaid in April 2014, when the Affordable Care Act allowed states to choose to provide Medicaid coverage to more people. They named the program the Healthy Michigan Plan.

Who is eligible for Medicaid–Healthy Michigan Plan?

The Medicaid-Healthy Michigan Plan covers adults ages 19 to 64 who have not been determined disabled and whose income is at or below 138% of the federal poverty level (FPL). View the qualifying income levels for Healthy Michigan Plan here.

Starting in January 2027, some adults on the Medicaid-Healthy Michigan Plan may be subject to work requirements. Read more about work requirements.

What services does Medicaid–Healthy Michigan Plan cover?

Medicaid-Healthy Michigan Plan covers all medically necessary services, as well as vision and dental services. It covers medicine prescribed by a doctor, durable medical equipment, physical therapy, mental health services, substance use disorder treatment, hospice care, pregnancy care, emergency services, immunizations, surgeries, and ongoing treatments for chronic conditions.
See a full list of services covered by Medicaid-Healthy Michigan Planin Michigan.

How much does Medicaid–Healthy Michigan Plan cost?

You may receive a low-cost bill on a quarterly basis. This bill is based on your income and the services you received. If you don’t receive a bill, you do not have to pay anything. Prescriptions at the pharmacy are low- or no-cost ($0-$4/prescription).

How do I get Medicaid–Healthy Michigan Plan?

The first step is to apply for Medicaid-Healthy Michigan Plan. (If you are approved, you should then enroll in Medicaid-Healthy Michigan Plan.) You can begin the process at any time during the year.

APPLY
Apply for Medicaid online through MIBridges, complete a paper application, or call to apply over the phone at 855-789-5610.

The Washtenaw Health Project can help with your application. Make an appointment by calling 734-544-3030 or emailing us at whp@washtenaw.org.

Within 45 days you should hear from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) about whether you’re approved. If you haven’t heard back after that, we can check your application’s status. You can also visit your local MDHHS office or check in your MIBridges account.

Once you’re approved, you can enroll in Medicaid any time to use your benefits.

ENROLL
Enroll by signing up for a Medicaid-Healthy Michigan Plan. Michigan Enrolls sends you a MiHealth card and information about how to register for your plan.

If your letter does not include a green and blue MiHealth card, you probably had Medicaid-Healthy Michigan Plan in the past. Order a new card or request one when you call Michigan Enrolls to select your Medicaid Health Plan. (Your Medicaid-Healthy Michigan Plan ID# does not change.)

Do I have to renew Medicaid–Healthy Michigan Plan?

Yes, Medicaid-Healthy Michigan Plan is renewed every 12 months (Note: starting in January 2027, Medicaid-Healthy Michigan Plan is renewed every 6 months)

Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) mails a Medicaid-Healthy Michigan Plan Redetermination (sometimes called a renewal form) or sends a MIBridges notification by text message. The form will ask for proof of your income and confirm that your household members have not changed. For most types of Medicaid, only proof of income is required.

MDHHS automatically renews benefits for people whose eligibility can be verified. If you are automatically renewed, you’ll get a confirmation letter.

Washtenaw Health Project can help you with Medicaid-Healthy Michigan Plan!

Read more about the Medicaid-Healthy Michigan Plan