How to Apply for Medicaid in Kent County, Michigan

The Michigan Department of Human Services (DHS) provides cash assistance, medical insurance, food assistance, child development care and more to needy individuals and families. To qualify for healthcare assistance through Medicaid, you must complete an application and provide DHS with the required information, including proof that you meet the income requirements for receiving the assistance.

Instructions

Instructions

• 1

  Go to the Kent County office of the Michigan Department of Human Services, at 121 Franklin, S.E, Grand Rapids; phone, 616-248-1000. Ask the receptionist for DHS-1171, a packet including information and an application for assistance.

• 2

  Complete the application and include required information, which might include proof of household income, assets and property, personal identification, Social Security number, birth records, marriage certificates or divorce decrees.

• 3

  Return the application and the additional information to the Department of Human Services in person, by mail or by fax:

  Kent County DHS-Franklin St. S.E
  121 Franklin, S.E
  Grand Rapids, MI 49507
  Phone [phone]
  Fax [phone]

• 4

  Complete an in-person interview at the DHS office.

• 5

  Wait for approval information to be mailed to you.