UPHP

Public Benefit Programs

In addition to your Upper Peninsula Health Plan (UPHP) health benefits you may be eligible for other public health benefits that are available to help you and your family. You can use the Connected Communities link to search for specific resources in your zip code or use the links below to find more information and applications.

To apply for multiple benefits at once including health care coverage, food assistance programs, cash assistance, WIC, child development and care, or state emergency relief go to MI Bridges or print this form and fax or bring it to your local MDHHS office.

Women, Infants and Children (WIC)

WIC is a health and nutrition program offered to moms, babies and children less than age 5 to help them grow, develop and have access to nutrition education, supplemental foods, breastfeeding support and referrals to health care. Applying is easy and can be done by going to signupwic.com. WIC foods are worth $53-$236 or more per month for each participant. Find out more about WIC here.

Cash Assistance

You may be eligible for cash assistance through the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) if you are a parent of children, have a disability, are a refugee or are over 65 years of age. To find out if you are eligible, please go to the following:

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)

TANF helps families struggling to pay for food, clothing and other necessities for children. To be eligible applicants must be low income and have a child 18 years or younger, or be pregnant, or be younger than 18 and be the head of the household.

Apply here

Cash Assistance Application (MDHHS-1171)

This application can also be completed online at MI Bridges. This form would be the same form if you were applying for the Family Independence Program (FIP), Refugee Cash Assistance Program (RCA), or State Disability Assistance (SDA).

Apply here

Weatherization Assistance Program

Available to eligible low income households at no cost. An application is required, along with proof of household income and proof of homeownership or landlord permission and information about your utility companies including your most recent electric and gas bill. The program can make improvements to your home to make it more energy efficient. This program is not a repair or rehab program. Weatherization programs are run through your local Community Action Agency. Locate one near you to start the process: State Map of Weatherization Operators.

Michigan Energy Assistance Program (MEAP)

MEAP can work with you to provide supplemental bill payment assistance to low income residents. The first step is to complete a State Emergency Relief (SER) application online or in person. Once the SER form is submitted you can reach out to organizations that administer funding including:

Home Heating Credit

This program helps low income families pay some of their heating expenses if they are a qualified Michigan homeowner or renter. The Home Heating Credit Claim must be completed to see if you qualify for the credit. Applications for the program are generally completed yearly by the end of September.

Apply here