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Kidney Risk Quiz
Answer a few simple questions to find out if you are one of the 33% of adults in the U.S. who is at risk for kidney disease.
MI Bridges
Apply for benefits, manage your case, and explore resources.
Health Insurance Marketplace
If you're no longer eligible for Medicaid or MIChild, you have other options including low or no-cost coverage. Navigators are available to speak to assist you in your marketplace application.
33% of adults in Michigan are at risk for kidney disease. Right now, you or a family member could be at risk for kidney disease and don’t even know it! Answer a few questions at kidneymi.org/kidneyquiz to find out if you are part of the 33%. Knowledge is power. Early detection can help successfully treat kidney disease. Stay covered and stay healthy.
Navigating Your Medicaid Benefits
Medicaid is a program that provides health coverage. It is funded by federal and state governments and is available to low-income adults (including pregnant women), children, and people with disabilities.
Michigan offers several medical assistance programs. Each program covers different groups of people, and each program has different eligibility requirements. When you apply for a program, your age, income, financial resources, and other information will be used to determine if you are eligible. You must also meet the financial and non-financial eligibility conditions for that program.
A full list of Michigan Medicaid programs can be found here.
You can apply for benefits on the MI Bridges website.
Did you know your Medicaid benefits cover vaccines?
Medicaid plays a key role in the prevention of disease through facilitating access to vaccines and vaccine activities. Stay up to date on all your vaccinations for the best protection.
For more information on COVID-19, please visit the COVID-19 and COVID-19 Vaccines page.
For more information on influenza, please visit the About the Flu and Flu Vaccines page.
How do I review my benefits?
If you have Medicaid, MIChild, or Healthy Michigan Plan you will need to review and renew your coverage annually. Follow these steps to make sure your Medicaid coverage is up to date:
- Update your address, phone number, and email address. You can do this by logging into MI Bridges or contact your local MDHHS office.
- Report any changes to your household or income.
- Check your mail. You will receive a letter in the mail about your coverage. This letter will let you know if you need to complete a renewal form to see if you still qualify for Medicaid or CHIP.
- Read and return your renewal packet. If you get a renewal packet, be sure to fill it out, sign the forms, and return them by the due date with any needed proof, such as proof of income, assets, and expenses.
What if I lose coverage?
If you are no longer eligible for Medicaid benefits, you have other low or no-cost coverage options. The Health Insurance Marketplace (Marketplace) is a federally operated insurance marketplace where individuals and families can purchase and compare health plans. Plans cover things like prescription drugs, doctor visits, urgent care, hospital visits, and more.
Visit localhelp.healthcare.gov for more information.
Need help with navigating your benefits?
The first step to managing your health is managing your health care, and the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan is here to help you. For Medicaid and Marketplace assistance in English or Spanish, please reach out to our Resource Navigators at navigator@nkfm.org or 734-222-9800 ext. 3257.
You may also access our Finding Your Way: A Roadmap To Social Systems And Resources manuals for assistance in navigating the many resources available in Wayne County, Oakland County, Macomb County, and the State of Michigan.