Health

Medicaid- Medicaid is health insurance for people with low income. For information on picking a Medicaid plan, MDHHS has a helpful video. For more information on eligibility and applying visit Michigan Legal Help's Medicaid page. 

Medicare- Medicare is health insurance for people over 65 and for some people with disabilities.  For information on picking a Medicare plan, MDHHS has a helpful video. For more information on eligibility and applying visit Michigan Legal Help's Medicare page. 

Medical debt- Debt.org has a great article with steps to take if you have medical debt. USA.gov also has information on getting help with bills, including medical debt. 

Worker's Comp- If you become injured or ill from the work you do, you may be eligible for Worker's Compensation Benefits under Michigan law (adopted by a number of Tribes in Michigan). For more information on eligibility and applying visit Michigan Legal Help's Worker's Comp page.

Healthcare advance directive- In an advance directive you lay out what type of health care choices you would like made. For additional information, please see MILS' page on Estate Planning. 

Healthcare Power of Attorney- A Power of Attorney for Healthcare, sometimes called a Medical Durable Power of Attorney or a Patient Advocate Designation, gives someone else the authority to make health care decisions for you if you are incapacitated. For additional information, please see MILS' page on Estate Planning. 

IHS - find a provider and Patient Rights and Responsibilities

Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan's website has a wealth of information.