If you receive a Housing Coupon Voucher (HCV) through a Section 8 program, you might qualify for additional help with your expenses through Medicaid.
Medicaid is health insurance that helps many people who do not make enough income to pay fully for medical care. For these people, the government might pay for some or all of the medical bills.
Requirements
There are certain requirements that must be met, including
a. your age,
b. whether you are pregnant, disabled, blind, or aged,
c. your income and resources (like bank accounts, real property, or other items that can be sold for cash), and
d. whether you are a U.S. citizen or a lawfully admitted immigrant.
There are special rules for those who live in nursing homes and for disabled children living at home.
You might qualify even if you receive Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) or Social Security Income (SSI). So it makes sense to apply for assistance, even if you are not sure whether you qualify. On the other hand, many people do not qualify; so do not make your plans entirely depending upon receiving Medicaid assistance.
In Michigan, you definitely qualify if you receive cash assistance through the Family Independence Program (FIP).
Even if you do not qualify, your child might. Eligibility is based upon the individual receiving benefits, not the guardian of that person.
Medicare vs. Medicaid
Since many people tend to mix up Medicare and Medicaid, we will help separate them for you here. Medicare is a federally funded (opposed to state or locally funded) program targeted primarily to help the country