Financial Assistance Hub

Help Paying for Healthcare

Find free and reduced-cost care, insurance options, prescription savings, and social services available to Michigan residents.

Energy Assistance Highlights

LIHEAP

$183M allocated (FY2025). 434K+ households served for heating. Benefits up to $2,205.

110% FPG (heating) · 150% FPG (crisis)

MEAP

$54.5M budget (2025). Up to $2,205 for heating bills. New eligibility: 60% SMI (~$61,861/family of 4).

Apply via MI Bridges

MiHER Rebates

HOMES up to $20,000 + HEAR up to $14,000. Combined max $34,000/household. $211M IRA funding.

Launched April 2025

Quick Eligibility Screener

See which programs you may qualify for based on household size and income

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Need Immediate Help?

2-1-1

United Way resource line

988

Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

844-799-9876

Healthy Michigan Plan

Quick Eligibility Check

See what programs you might qualify for. No data stored.

This is a screening tool only — not an eligibility determination. Visit michigan.gov/mibridges to apply.

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Michigan vs. National Cost of Living

Based on statewide averages. Your county may vary.

Household:
Median Rent
9% lower
MI
$1,058/mo
US
$1,163/mo
Median Mortgage
20% lower
MI
$1,339/mo
US
$1,672/mo
Gas Price
7% higher
MI
$3.92/gal
US
$3.68/gal
Electricity
13% higher
MI
$19.8¢/kWh
US
$17.5¢/kWh
Grocery Index
5% lower
MI
$95.2 (100=avg)
US
$100 (100=avg)
Health Premium
7% lower
MI
$7,200/yr
US
$7,739/yr

Sources: Census ACS 2023 (rent/mortgage), AAA (gas), EIA (electricity), BLS CPI (groceries), KFF (health premiums).