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The Michigan Department of Human Services has a convenient way for you to
apply online for the food assistance program and for the state emergency relief
or S E R program for energy assistance
it's called MiBridges online and it also allows you to check your benefits and to
easily report any changes to your case once it's beem opened.
the main page allows you to go down different paths
if you're a returning user you should first log-in using your user i_d_ and
password
if you haven't visited MiBridges before you'll need to create a user account
Once you've created an account you can save your application and come back later if
you run out of time
Saving your application makes sure you won't lose all of your work if you quit or shut
off your computer If you're new to d_h_s_ and want to see if you might
qualify for some help click on the am I eligible button
this takes you to another website that provides information about programs that
help families and helps determine if you may be eligible. When you click on the
apply for benefits button you can
start a new application for any assistance medical or emergency program
food assistance or S_E_R
keep working on an application you started earlier or a check on the status
of an application you've already submitted
You'll then be taken thru a number of screens asking for information like your address
whether you're married
how many people live in your household your expenses like shelter and utilities
and your income and assets
You'll be asked to provide proof or verify the information entered into the application
you'll need to submit these to your case specialist later after you've heard from
D_H_S about your application
you can submit these by scanning copying faxing or taking a picture with your
cellphone and emailing them after you've created an account applied and began
receiving help
you can use the view my case button to check on your benefits and to report any
changes in your situation that might affect your eligibility or your benefit
amount
you can also check on your case by using the telephone and dialing one eight
eight eight MiBridge
or 1_888_642
7434 after your case is opened your eligibility will be redetermined
from time to time
this means you'll be asked to update information and proofs on some of your
information
applying for benefits thru your computer means no travel to a DHS office
and no waiting in line It's simple fast and economical
when opening a new dhs account online select a username and password that are easy
for you to remember
dhs employees do their best to handle information about you and your family
with sensitivity and discretion
and any information you give is confidential