Older Adults

Participant Instructions

• Check that you meet program eligibility requirements listed below.
• Make sure you have access to email or a smartphone that can receive text messages.

Eligibility Criteria

• Residents who are aged 60 or older with a total household income of $28,952.50 or less for an individual, or $39,127.50 for a couple, are eligible to apply for the program.
• Every eligible household member may apply. Income eligibility is determined by yearly gross household income. Household is defined as “a group of related or nonrelated individuals who are living together as one economic unit”. An economic unit is a group of people who share an address and pool their income and expenses to meet their needs.
• Residents who are aged 55 or older who belong to a Michigan federally recognized tribe or urban tribal group are also eligible.
• Benefits must be obtained in the county in which the applicant lives

Application Process

• Review participant instructions.
• Before you can complete the online application, you will need to set up a Healthy Together account by following the steps below:
  • Enter the one-time 6-digit code received via text or email.
  • Choose Michigan from the dropdown menu and enter your first and last name.
  • On the next screen, under “Available Programs” select Senior Project Fresh (SPF) Authorized Older Adult.

• Access the application on a computer or download the Healthy Together app to your smart device.
• Need help.

• SPF Participant Instructions
• How the Program Works
• Participant Guide - How to Login and Create an Account
• Nutrition Education and Other Resources
• Participant Rights and Responsibilities
• Eligible Items
• How to Use Your Benefits
• Federal Poverty Guidelines
• Ineligibility Notification
• Healthy Together Help Center
• Weekday and Weekend Support Contact Information