Michigan Medicaid Eligibility Requirements

This page provides general guidelines for the Michigan Medicaid eligibility requirements. This is an assistance program that provides medical coverage for low-income people of all ages. The department that handles the Medicaid program is Michigan Department Community Health. If you have questions or issues about the Medicaid application or the eligibility requirements, contact the Michigan Medicaid office.


Michigan Medicaid Overview

Medicaid is a program that offers is for eligible persons who need help paying their medical bills.


Michigan Medicaid Eligibility Requirements - Non Income

Enrollees must be U.S. citizens or qualified aliens living in Michigan.


Documents Needed For Michigan Medicaid Application

  • Proof of income
  • Proof of pregnancy if you are pregnant
  • Proof of deductions and expenses for childcare, dependent care, elderly care, etc.
  • Proof you live in Michigan
  • Proof of Citizenship, status as U.S. National, or Immigration Status

Michigan Medicaid Benefits

Benefits include ambulance, dental, doctor visits, family planning, health checkups, hearing and speech, home healthcare, hospice, hospitalization, lab and x-rays, immunizations, medical supplies, nursing home care, medicine, mental health care, personal care services, prenatal care, surgery, vision, substance abuse treatment, physical therapy.


Michigan Medicaid & CHIP Eligibility Levels

Below is the modified adjusted gross income (MAGI) eligibility levels for Michigan Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP).

Eligibility Levels - By Percentage Of Federal Poverty Level (FPL)

Medicaid Expansion Medicaid Children Separate CHIP Pregnant Women Parents Other Adults
Yes
Age 0-1: 195%
Age 1-5: 160%
Age 6-18: 160%
 212% Medicaid: 195%
CHIP: N/A		 133% 133%

Eligibility Levels - Individual By Monthly Income

Medicaid Expansion Medicaid Children Separate CHIP Pregnant Women Parents Other Adults
Yes
Age 0-1: $1,896
Age 1-5: $1,556
Age 6-18: $1,556
 $2,062 Medicaid: N/A
CHIP: N/A		 $1,293 $1,293

Eligibility Levels - Family Of Two By Monthly Income

Medicaid Expansion Medicaid Children Separate CHIP Pregnant Women Parents Other Adults
Yes
Age 0-1: $2,556
Age 1-5: $2,097
Age 6-18: $2,097
 $2,779 Medicaid: $2,556
CHIP: N/A		 $1,743 $1,743

Eligibility Levels - Family Of Three By Monthly Income

Medicaid Expansion Medicaid Children Separate CHIP Pregnant Women Parents Other Adults
Yes
Age 0-1: $3,216
Age 1-5: $2,639
Age 6-18: $2,639
 $3,496 Medicaid: $3,216
CHIP: N/A		 $2,193 $2,193

Eligibility Levels - Family Of Four By Monthly Income

Medicaid Expansion Medicaid Children Separate CHIP Pregnant Women Parents Other Adults
Yes
Age 0-1: $3,876
Age 1-5: $3,180
Age 6-18: $3,180
 $4,214 Medicaid: $3,876
CHIP: N/A		 $2,643 $2,643

Medicaid Eligibility

State Medicaid Office

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