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Free Government Phone in Michigan
If you live in Michigan and receive benefits like Michigan Medicaid or Food Assistance Program, you may qualify for a Free Government Phone with unlimited talk, text, and data.
Quick answer
Yes. Eligible households in Michigan can get a Free Government Phone through the federal Lifeline program. You qualify if someone in your household receives Michigan Medicaid, Food Assistance Program, SSI, Federal Public Housing Assistance, or the Veterans Pension, or Tribal benefits — or if your household income is at or below 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.
Who qualifies for a Free Government Phone in Michigan?
You, a dependent, or someone in your household must participate in one of these programs:
- Michigan Medicaid (Healthy Michigan Plan) (Medicaid)
- Food Assistance Program (Bridge card)
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
- Federal Public Housing Assistance / Section 8
- Veterans Pension or Survivors Pension
- Tribal programs (for residents of Tribal lands in Michigan)
- Household income at or below 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines
Not sure? Use our eligibility checker.
Lifeline income limits by household size
Maximum yearly household income (135% of Federal Poverty Guidelines, 48 states + DC). Bars show household size.
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Source: 2025 HHS Poverty Guidelines × 135%. Alaska and Hawaii limits are higher. Limits update yearly — confirm on USAC's Lifeline site.
How to apply in Michigan
- Check eligibility using the programs above or your income.
- Apply online with the Free Link Wireless application.
- Verify your eligibility. Your eligibility is confirmed through the Lifeline National Verifier, run by USAC. In many cases, Michigan benefit records can be checked automatically.
- Get your phone. We ship free to any Michigan address, and you can keep your current number.
Tribal Lifeline in Michigan
Michigan has federally recognized Tribal lands. Eligible residents of those lands can receive enhanced Lifeline support of up to $34.25 per month and may also qualify through Tribal programs such as BIA General Assistance, Tribal TANF, Head Start (income-qualifying), and FDPIR. Learn about Tribal Lifeline.
Service across Michigan
Free Link Wireless serves eligible customers statewide, including Detroit, Grand Rapids, Warren, and Lansing. Service runs on a nationwide 4G LTE and 5G network — see our coverage page for details.
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Michigan Free Government Phone FAQs
Can I get a Free Government Phone in Michigan with Michigan Medicaid?
Yes. Michigan Medicaid (Healthy Michigan Plan) is Michigan's Medicaid program, and Medicaid is a Lifeline qualifying program.
Does Food Assistance Program qualify for a Free Government Phone?
Yes. Food Assistance Program (Bridge card) is Michigan's SNAP program, which qualifies your household for Lifeline.
How many Free Government Phones can a Michigan household get?
One. Lifeline is limited to one benefit per household in Michigan and every other state.
How long does it take to get a Free Government Phone in Michigan?
Many applicants are verified quickly. After approval, phones typically ship within a few business days, depending on where you live in Michigan.
Get your Free Government Phone in Michigan
Check eligibility in about two minutes, then apply online. No contracts, no credit checks.