If you do not qualify for insurance through your spouse/partner's employer or for Medicaid, you may qualify for a reduction of 65% of the cost of COBRA for up to nine months through a new government program.  This program may be available if you previously did not elect COBRA.

Online:  www.dol.gov/ebsa/COBRA.html
Toll Free:  (866) 444-3272

Blue Cross Blue Shield (BC/BS) of Michigan is the states's nonprofit insurer of last resort.  BC/BS must accept all applicants.

Toll free:  (877) 4MY-BLUE  (877-469-2583)

Medicaid is available to low-income families, disabled persons, children, and pregnant women.  To apply for Medicaid, go to or call your local Department of Health Services office.

DHS Macomb Main Office: 
19700 Hall Rd., Ste. A 
Clinton Township, MI 
Phone:  (586) 412-6100