Clients Affected by Lifetime Limits 1-855-763-3677
Clients who have additional questions or need help with resources may call toll-free number 855-763-3677, where expert staff is available from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Exemptions to the federal five-year limits will be limited to individuals who are disabled. The state's four-year limit on cash assistance will be more strictly enforced beginning Oct. 1, 2011, while still allowing for hardship exceptions to include disability, recipients who care for a disabled spouse and/or child, those who are 65 or older and do not qualify for Social Security benefits or the benefit is too low; or in domestic violence situations.
http://www.michigan.gov/dhs/0,4562,7-124-5453_59085---,00.html
Cash Assistance, Food Assistance, Medical Services, Emergency Relief
1-855-275-6424 (1-855-ASK-MICH)
Toll Free and Other Hotlines
http://www.michigan.gov/dhs/0,1607,7-124-8994-17514--,00.html
Call 2-1-1 to Get Help Immediately 2-1-1 has the most comprehensive information and referral database in the region and can help you locate human services in your community.
Food assistance: A debit card is provided for use at grocery stores and farmers markets.
Rent assistance : Families can request rent assistance through the State Emergency Relief program and qualify for up to three months of temporary rent assistance if they meet certain criteria, including actively seeking employment through the Michigan Works! agencies.
Child Development and Care: Help with childcare costs.
WIC : The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) serves low- and moderate-income pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum women, infants, and children up to age 5 who have a nutrition-related health problem.
MIChild : A health care program for low-income uninsured children.
Step Forward Michigan: A comprehensive, statewide strategy focused on unemployed and underemployed residents to help homeowners who are at high risk of default or foreclosure with federal funds secured by the State of Michigan.
Children's Special Health Care Services: A program that provides certain approved medical service coverage to some children and adults with special health care needs.
Michigan Works! : Areas of this program will still be available to you, including resume writing, workshops and access to the Michigan Talent Bank with job postings.
Jobs, Education and Training: DHS will extend access to the JET program for two months after cash benefits have ended.
Vaccines for Children: Childhood vaccines provided by participating doctors and clinics for eligible children.
Child & Adolescent Health Center Program: Offers preventive and primary care to uninsured, underinsured and children receiving Medicaid.
Maternity Outpatient Medical Services (MOMS) : Provides immediate health coverage for pregnant women who many not qualify for Medicaid.
State Emergency Relief: Emergency help for heating fuel, electricity and home repairs.
MI Bridges: Apply for State Emergency Relief (SER) energy-related services and/or the Food Assistance Program (FAP) online. You can view your case information, upcoming appointments or any proofs you must provide. For FAP, you can also report any changes on your case. For more information, please call 1-888-MiBridg (1-888-642-7434)
Michigan Assistance and Referral Service: provides information about programs offered by the State of Michigan that may help families in need with assistance for medical, nutritional, food, day care.
http://www.mcaaa.org/resources/locator
Michigan's 30 Community Action Agencies help low income individuals and families achieve higher levels of economic self-sufficiency and stability through a wide range of free programs and services such as these:
- Weatherization and Energy Efficiency
- Affordable Housing and Foreclosure Prevention
- Early Childhood and Senior Services
- Emergency Services
- Financial Literacy and Tax Preparation Assistance
- Advocacy on behalf of Low Income Families and Individuals
http://www.coalitiontokeepmichiganwarm.com/default.aspx