

Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
State Emergency Relief (SER)
To apply for SER, submit an application to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS).
The most convenient way to apply is online through the MDHHS website, MI Bridges.
The application process takes around 10 days to complete.
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However, if you need immediate help, you can also apply in person at your local MDHHS office. Your local MDHHS office will give you an application form, but it may be easier to print an application form and fill it out completely before going to MDHHS. Explain your emergency to your MDHHS specialist.
The MDHHS specialist is the only person who can determine whether you are eligible for SER.
When you apply, you will be asked to prove important parts of your application. This means you may have to show documents like birth certificates, social security cards, state ID cards, driver licenses, or passports. You may also need to take documents that show your income and expenses, like bank statements and proof of rent (such as a lease). These expense documents must be less than 30 days old.
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Note that if approved for an SER, you may be required to make a co-payment. A co-payment is a small amount of your bill that you must pay before you are eligible to receive SER that will be paid directly to your service provider.