Medicaid is free or low-cost health coverage run by each state with federal funding, for children, adults, pregnant people, older adults and people with disabilities.
Last reviewed Sep 19, 2026Overseen by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
45 days; 90 days if eligibility is based on disability
Cost to apply
Free
Overview
For Medicaid in Michigan, start with Michigan Medicaid application information. Use the eligibility and follow-up guidance below to prepare your request and find the office responsible for a decision.
Michigan Medicaid phone and office help
Agency directory contact: 833-599-6444. This is the general contact listed by the source below. Explain what you need help with and ask which team handles your question.
Start with Michigan Medicaid application information. Gather the household and income information requested by the application. Identify who needs coverage and tell the agency about existing health insurance. Use the state instructions for disability or long-term-care applications because those may require a different process.
Ask the agency to check the coverage category that fits each applicant. Children, pregnant applicants, adults, and people who are older or have a disability can have different income and resource rules. A limit for one category is not a limit for the whole family. You can apply for Medicaid throughout the year.
Use Michigan Medicaid application information and follow its official account or claimant links. The linked page may contain instructions before a sign-in screen. For a forgotten password, use the recovery option on the official service; for a pending case, keep your submission reference and read any requests for information. OwedFinder cannot sign in to your account or see your case.
If you disagree with a decision
Read your decision notice for the reason, review route and deadline. Use the Michigan appeal information to check the procedure. Keep a copy of the notice and your request. Do not wait for a general customer-service reply if the notice sets a filing deadline.
How long does an application take?
The recorded processing standard is 45 days; 90 days if eligibility is based on disability. 42 CFR 435.912(c)(3). This is a processing standard, not a promise of your decision or payment date. Contact the agency handling your application if you need a status update.
Renewal notices and coverage problems
For renewal, read the notice for the people being reviewed, the information requested and the due date. Update your address with the agency. If a decision seems wrong, use the review instructions in that notice; a health plan billing question may need the plan rather than the eligibility office.
What phone number is listed for Medicaid in Michigan?
Agency directory contact: 833-599-6444. Explain your question and ask which team can help. Check the linked agency instructions for a dedicated application or account-support route.
Where do I start a Medicaid application in Michigan?
Start with [Michigan Medicaid application information](https://newmibridges.michigan.gov/). Gather the household and income information requested by the application. Identify who needs coverage and tell the agency about existing health insurance. Use the state instructions for disability or long-term-care applications because those may require a different process.
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