Medicaid: Applying, Maintaining Coverage, and Work Requirements

How to Apply for Medicaid

Online: Get auto-approved for Medicaid coverage when you sign up online. Visit newmibridges.michigan.gov to get started.
In Person: Visit Oaklawn’s Financial Counselor and Medicaid Navigation Partner for one-on-one support as you sign up for healthcare coverage. Request an appointment by filling out the below web form.
By Mail: To mail in your Medicaid application, print one at michigan.gov/medicaid. Once you’ve completed your application, mail it to the following address:

Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
Health Insurance Affordability Program
PO Box 8123
Royal Oak, MI 48068-9985

Questions? Call 1-888-ENROLLS (1-888-367-6557) Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. TTY users, call 1-888-263-5897.

How to Complete Medicaid Redeterminations

Update Contact Info: Ensure timely renewals by updating your contact information and checking your next renewal date at Michigan.gov/MIBridges.
Complete Form: When you receive a renewal packet from MDHHS, fill out the forms with any changes to your household or income. It’s important to be thorough and detailed in your reporting to maintain coverage.
Submit & Confirm: Return the completed packet to your local MDHHS office by mail, in person, or submit it online. The packet will inform you of the due date, but if you miss the due date, your coverage will likely expire. Your local MDHHS mailing address is:

Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
Health Insurance Affordability Program
PO Box 8123
Royal Oak, MI 48068-9985

Questions? Call the Beneficiary Help Line at (800) 642-3195 or email beneficiarysupport@michigan.gov.

How to Meet Medicaid Work Requirements in Michigan

Starting January 1, 2027, recipients of the Healthy Michigan Medicaid plan will be required by federal law to report 80 hours of work or approved volunteer activities. Most Medicaid recipients will also be required to renew coverage every six months instead of annually, starting in 2027. Failure to submit the required reporting will result in losing coverage.

Who has to report work requirements?

Healthy Michigan Plan recipients between the ages of 19 and 64 who are not exempt or excused.

How often is work reporting required?

Once every six months before renewing coverage.
If you are applying to receive coverage from the Healthy Michigan Plan, you must meet the new work requirements in the month before your coverage is scheduled to begin.

Who is exempt?

You may be exempt or excused if you are:

Pregnant or up to 12 months postpartum
A foster or former foster child under 26 years old
American Indian or Alaska Native
A veteran with a 100% rated disability
A patient with complex health needs limiting ability to work (medically frail)
In treatment for substance use
Already subject to work requirements for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (Family Independence Program)
Already subject to work requirements for SNAP
A parent or caregiver of a child 13 years old or younger who is a dependent
A parent or caregiver of a person with a disability
Recently released from jail or prison