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Public Assistance

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Guide to Public Assistance

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General Information about Public Assistance in Michigan

This toolkit tells you about the different kinds of assistance available from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS).

I Need Food Stamps (FAP)

This toolkit has information about food stamps: how to apply, who is eligible, and how to find out how much food stamp help you can get.

I Need Medicaid (MA)

This toolkit has information about Medicaid (Medical Assistance, or MA) – who is eligible and how to apply.

I Need Medicare

This toolkit has information about the Medicare: who is eligible, how to apply, and what to do if you don’t agree with a decision about your coverage.

I Need Cash Assistance (FIP)

This toolkit has information about the Family Independence Program (FIP, or Cash Assistance) — how to apply and who is eligible.

I Need State Disability Assistance (SDA)

This toolkit has information about the State Disability Assistance Program (SDA) – how to apply and who is eligible.

Saving Accounts for People with Disabilities

This toolkit has information about savings accounts available for people with disabilities.

Social Security Benefits

This toolkit has information about Social Security Benefits: different kinds of benefits, how to apply, who is eligible, and information about appealing denials, overpayments and other penalties.

I Need to Apply for Workers’ Compensation Benefits

This toolkit tells you what you can do if you got sick or injured from the work you do.   

Do-It-Yourself MDHHS Hearing Request

Use this tool to request a hearing from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services if your public assistance has been terminated, reduced, denied, or sanctioned, or if it's been too long and you haven't gotten a decision on your application for benefits.

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