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Applying for Assistance

The Department of Human Services can help you and your family with temporary assistance when times are tough. Use MI Bridges to see if you're eligible and to apply for assistance.

Do's & Don'ts of Assistance

Your Rights & Responsibilities While Receving Assistance The importance of immunizations, child support from an absent parent, reporting responsibilities, redetermination of eligibility, repayment of benefits, hearing rights and appeals on your benefits.

Welfare Fraud and Recoupment Consequences of Fraud and Repayment of Benefits.

Follow Work Rules and Penalties (Cash/Food Assistance) Your work rules will depend on whether you receive cash assistance, food benefits with no cash assistance, or time-limited food benefits.

What Happens When You Apply

The Application and Application Rights You must complete and submit an application to determine if you are able to get benefits.

What Happens When You Apply For Assistance? Overview of what happens after you've submitted your application.

Verification What should I bring with me when I apply for assistance?

What Happens After Your Case is Open? What you need to do after your case is open and info about other programs you may be eligible for.

Next Steps If you aren't eligible for one program, you may be eligible for others. Learn more about your options.

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Benefit access dates.

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Benefit access dates.

In accordance with federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, political beliefs, or disability.

To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call toll-free (866) 632-9992 (voice). Individuals who are hearing-impaired or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339; or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.