Are you struggling with the high cost of healthcare and groceries?

You are not alone.

Today, nearly half of Michiganders struggle with the cost of health insurance and grocery prices as they continue to rise, hitting families who rely on Medicaid and SNAP particularly hard.

The Trump administration and the Republican party’s so-called One Big Beautiful Bill Act made significant changes to Medicaid and SNAP, cutting about $1 trillion from Medicaid and nearly $200 billion from SNAP over the next few years. The non-partisan Congressional Budget Office estimates that millions of Americans will be uninsured as a result of new eligibility requirements. These new eligibility requirements have also affected SNAP recipients with about 5 million Americans already losing their food assistance, including about 138,000 Michiganders, roughly 46,000 of which are children. These systems and programs are here to help, but unfortunately, Republicans in DC and here in Michigan are deliberately undermining these programs.

With so much change, and the impending harm to Michiganders, House Democrats have compiled a list of resources for you to use, to make navigating these tough times a little easier.

Did you know that your State Representative can assist you?

CHANGES TO MEDICAID AND SNAP

A number of changes are coming to Medicaid and SNAP as a result of the massive cuts contained within the OBBBA. Some of the largest changes include:

  • On Dec. 31, 2026, adults ages 18-64 will have to provide proof of 80 hours of work, education or community service per month as a condition of eligibility.
  • Additionally, on Dec. 31, 2026, those receiving Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) will have to renew their eligibility every 6 months (up from every 12 months).
  • On Oct. 1, 2026, certain immigrants will have their coverage narrowed.
    • Federal funding for full-scope Medicaid coverage will be largely limited to: U.S. citizens and nationals, Lawful permanent residents (green card holders) Cuban-Haitian entrants and Citizens of Compact of Free Association nations
  • Also on Oct. 1, 2026, states will now bear 75% of administrative costs associated with SNAP (up from 50%) and estimates have shown this could cost states nearly $17 billion in new costs over the next five years.
  • A timeline of these changes and more can be viewed HERE.

MEDICAID RESOURCES

  • Apply for healthcare assistance HERE.
  • Visit MI Bridges to check eligibility, manage your account and apply for benefits HERE.
  • Enroll or check your status with Michigan Enrolls HERE.
  • Need help with Medicaid? Click HERE.

SNAP RESOURCES

  • If you need help applying for benefits, visit HERE.
  • Work requirements for food assistance information can be found HERE.
  • For food assistance help visit HERE.
  • Visit MI Bridges to check eligibility, manage your account and apply for benefits HERE.
  • Eligibility requirements can be found HERE.

Are you struggling with the high cost of healthcare and groceries?

You are not alone.

Today, nearly half of Michiganders struggle with the cost of health insurance and grocery prices as they continue to rise, hitting families who rely on Medicaid and SNAP particularly hard.

The Trump administration and the Republican party’s so-called One Big Beautiful Bill Act made significant changes to Medicaid and SNAP, cutting about $1 trillion from Medicaid and nearly $200 billion from SNAP over the next few years. The non-partisan Congressional Budget Office estimates that millions of Americans will be uninsured as a result of new eligibility requirements. These new eligibility requirements have also affected SNAP recipients with about 5 million Americans already losing their food assistance, including about 138,000 Michiganders, roughly 46,000 of which are children. These systems and programs are here to help, but unfortunately, Republicans in DC and here in Michigan are deliberately undermining these programs.

With so much change, and the impending harm to Michiganders, House Democrats have compiled a list of resources for you to use, to make navigating these tough times a little easier.

Did you know that your State Representative can assist you?

CHANGES TO MEDICAID AND SNAP

A number of changes are coming to Medicaid and SNAP as a result of the massive cuts contained within the OBBBA. Some of the largest changes include:

  • On Dec. 31, 2026, adults ages 18-64 will have to provide proof of 80 hours of work, education or community service per month as a condition of eligibility.
  • Additionally, on Dec. 31, 2026, those receiving Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) will have to renew their eligibility every 6 months (up from every 12 months).
  • On Oct. 1, 2026, certain immigrants will have their coverage narrowed.
    • Federal funding for full-scope Medicaid coverage will be largely limited to: U.S. citizens and nationals, Lawful permanent residents (green card holders) Cuban-Haitian entrants and Citizens of Compact of Free Association nations
  • Also on Oct. 1, 2026, states will now bear 75% of administrative costs associated with SNAP (up from 50%) and estimates have shown this could cost states nearly $17 billion in new costs over the next five years.
  • A timeline of these changes and more can be viewed HERE.

MEDICAID RESOURCES

  • Apply for healthcare assistance HERE.
  • Visit MI Bridges to check eligibility, manage your account and apply for benefits HERE.
  • Enroll or check your status with Michigan Enrolls HERE.
  • Need help with Medicaid? Click HERE.

SNAP RESOURCES

  • If you need help applying for benefits, visit HERE.
  • Work requirements for food assistance information can be found HERE.
  • For food assistance help visit HERE.
  • Visit MI Bridges to check eligibility, manage your account and apply for benefits HERE.
  • Eligibility requirements can be found HERE.