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.
State Disability Assistance- For more information on eligibility and applying visit Michigan Legal Help's State Disability Assistance 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.
Other Sources of Help
For assistance with health care under contract health or at a tribal/IHS facility, please contact MILS at 231-947-0122
Health Eligibility Law Project (HELP - CCJ) 810-238-8053
local legal aid offices (Call 888-783-8190 for the southern half of the state and visit LSNM to find the correct office to call for the northern half of the state)
For contact information for Indian Legal Services programs in other states, please visit the MILS NAILS page.