Food Stamps Basics
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General information about the Food Stamp Program in Michigan, including who is eligible, how to apply, answers to frequently asked questions, and important information if you are homeless or have been denied benefits.
| Basic Information about Food Stamps General information about Food Stamps and who is eligible. |
| Families: Think You Can't Get Food Stamps? Take a Fresh Look (PDF) This pamphlet lists common myths about the Food Stamps program, especially for families with children. |
| Read this in: Spanish |
| Food Stamp Work Rules The Food Stamp program requires some adults to follow certain rules about work. If you break the rules, you will lose Food Stamps unless you are exempt from the rules or have good cause for not following them. |
| Food Stamps for Legal Immigrants (PDF) Find out if you can receive food stamps |
| How To Apply for Food Stamps Everyone has the right to apply for Food Stamps and receive a decision in writing! Even if you were denied Food Stamps before, or your Food Stamps stopped, you can always apply again. |
| If You Are Homeless Being homeless does not mean you must go hungry! Food stamps can help homeless people and families buy groceries at stores, prepared meals at certain group dining centers, and food from meal delivery systems. |
| If You've Been Denied What to do if you've been denied Food Stamps or expedited Food Stamps. |
| Myths and Truths about Food Stamps |
| Questions and Answers about Food Stamps Answers to frequently asked questions on eligibility, emergency food stamps, contacting your case worker, and getting a second bridge card for your authorized representative. |
| Seniors: Think You Can't Get Food Stamps? Take a Fresh Look (PDF) This pamphlet lists common myths about the Food Stamp program, especially for households with senior citizens. |
| Solutions to Common Problems What to do if you need help filling out the application, if you are told you are not eligible, or if you have lost Food Stamps or been denied. |
| Special Rules for Adults Without Kids The Food Stamp program has special rules for adults who do not live with children. The State of Michigan is currently under a 12- month waiver exempting them from enforcing this rule. The waiver has to be renewed on a yearly basis. |
| Were You Denied or Cut Off of Food Stamps? Are You Losing Your Food Stamps Before You Have To? (PDF) This flyer gives a quick look at Food Stamp eligibility for households with and without children. |
| What if My Caseworker Won't Call Me Back? Sometimes it is difficult for DHS recipients or applicants to reach their caseworker. There are many times when it is very important to reach a caseworker to report changes in income or other information on time. At other times, you may need something from your caseworker. Here are some tips if you are having trouble reaching your caseworker. |