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 |
|
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 |
|
$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 |
|
$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 |
|
$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 |
|
$4,214 | Medicaid: $3,876 CHIP: N/A |
$2,643 | $2,643 |