McLaren Health Plan
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Provides cash to parents with children, people with incapacities, refugees, and people over 65. You many be eligible if any of the following apply to you or someone in your household:

• You have a child in your household that is under the age of 18, or 18 years old and attending high school.
• You are pregnant or parents of a child in foster care who is expected to return home within one year from date of application.
• You are 65 or older, or permanently or temporarily incapacitated, or taking care of a person with an incapacity in your household.
• You are receiving Social Security benefits and have a child under the age of 18 in your household.

You may apply for Cash Assistance benefits through MIBridges. Apply for Cash Assistance or speak with a MYCommunity Connect ambassador.

McLaren Health Plan works with Centauri Health Solutions to help members apply for Social Security Income (SSI/SSDI) programs that add to their monthly income. To learn more, please call 833-397-2954. Or visit online, Centauri HS - Best Benefits Eligiblity Screening to find out which benefits your family may qualify for!

Helps cover child care costs for working families. You may be eligible if any of the following applies to you or someone in your household:

• You have a low income and struggle to cover household expenses and childcare.
• You need childcare while you are engaged in an approved activity, such as:
• Work.
• High school completion/GED classes.
• Adult basic education courses, such as English as a Second Language (ESL).
• You are a licensed foster parent requesting care for foster children.
• You are a member of a MDHHS protective services case participating in a treatment plan.
• You are participating in the Family Independence Program and have a required work activity. 

You may apply for CDC benefits through MIBridges or by clicking here:www.michigan.gov/mibridges or speaking with a MYCommunity Connect ambassador.

You may be eligible for FAP benefits if any of the following situations apply to you:

• You are struggling to cover food expenses for your household
• You have little to no income and are struggling to cover household expenses
• You are a migrant or seasonal farmworker whose income has stopped.

You can apply for FAP benefits through MiBridges. Apply for FAP

Foods that may be purchased using a Bridge card or FAP benefits

Find the help you need close to you. Search for programs to help with food, education, housing, jobs and other things you may need. https://gethelp.mclaren.org/

There are several programs in Michigan that provide utility assistance to low-income households. 

State Emergency Relief Program (SER) – This program may help low-income families pay part of their heating or electric bill, help to keep services active, or have services restored. Applications are through MiBridges. Apply for SER

Michigan Energy Assistance Program (MEAP) – MEAP provides supplemental assistance and other services to low-inome families. MEAP services are provided by community agencies throughout Michigan. View MEAP agencies

Home Heating Credit – Qualified low-income families may apply to receive credit to help with paying winter heating bills. If you are low-income, receive public assistance, or unemployment, you may be eligible. Learn more or apply

The Weatherization Assistance Program is a program for low-income families that is federally funded. The program provides energy conservation and related services, making improvements to a home to make it more efficient. Some services that may be available under this program include: 

• Home Energy Audit
• Weather-stripping, caulking, and air sealing
• Attic, foundation, wall, or sill box insulation
• Programmable thermostat installation
• Furnace or water heater tune-up or replacement
• Refrigerator replacement
• Lightbulb replacement
• Smoke Detectors
• Car Seat Inspection

Learn more about the program

Supplemental Nutrition Program (WIC) is a program that is available through your local health department. WIC serves low to moderate income members, infants, and children that have nutritional risk. WIC provides food, formula, nutritional information, and breastfeeding support. Learn more about WIC benefits

You may apply for WIC benefits through MIBridges. Apply for WIC

Locate your local WIC clinic