Checked November 5, 2026
Free and low-cost GLP-1 and weight-loss help in Michigan
Michigan has health centers that charge by income, maker programs that start at $149 a month, and food help across the state. Start with the one that fits your week.
Ready to start this week? Two cash programs that ship to Michigan.
No insurance needed.
Prices checked Nov 12, 2026.
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Health centers that charge by income
Federally funded health centers set your fee by household size and income. At or below the poverty line the fee is a small flat amount, and it rises in steps to the full price at twice the line.
| Household | Smallest fee at or below | Full price from |
|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $15,960 a year | $31,920 a year |
| 2 people | $21,640 a year | $43,280 a year |
| 3 people | $27,320 a year | $54,640 a year |
| 4 people | $33,000 a year | $66,000 a year |
Health centers in Michigan to call:
- Community Health and Social Services Center, Detroit, 313-849-3920
- Detroit Health Care for the Homeless, Detroit, 313-416-6262
- Oakland Integrated Healthcare Network, Pontiac, 248-724-7600
- Hamilton Community Health Network, Flint, 810-406-4917
- Cherry Street Services, Grand Rapids, 616-459-0255
- County of Ingham, Lansing, 517-272-4104
- Family Medical Center of Michigan, Temperance, 734-654-2169
- Great Lakes Bay Health Centers, Saginaw, 989-667-3377
- Alcona Citizens for Health, Alpena, 906-647-2217
- Thunder Bay Community Health Service, Hillman, 989-354-2197
Find the health center nearest you. Ask for the sliding fee form when you book.
Clinics in the biggest Michigan counties
In Michigan, Wayne, Macomb, Oakland, Genesee, Kent and Ingham counties have the most adults who struggle to afford care, so a call to a clinic there is a good first step.
Wayne County
About 37 in 100 adults here live with obesity, 8 in 100 adults under 65 have no health insurance and 21 in 100 residents live below the poverty line (CDC PLACES and Census, 2025 and 2023 releases).
- Western Wayne Family Health Center, Dearborn, 4700 Schaefer Rd, Dearborn, 313-561-5100
- Advantage Health Centers - Alexandrine, 101 E Alexandrine St, Detroit, 313-416-6251
- Community Health and Social Services (Chass), 5635 W Fort St, Detroit, 313-849-3920 x2016
- Covenant Community Care, 559 W Grand Blvd, Detroit, 313-554-1095
- Central City Health 3rd Ave, 1240 3Rd St, Detroit, 313-578-6123
County public health: Wayne County Health Department, Wayne, 734-727-7000.
Macomb County
About 38 in 100 adults here live with obesity, 7 in 100 adults under 65 have no health insurance and 11 in 100 residents live below the poverty line (CDC PLACES and Census, 2025 and 2023 releases).
- Center Line, 6900 E 10 Mile Rd, Center Line, 586-756-7777
- Community First Health Centers - New Haven, 58144 Gratiot Ave, New Haven, 586-749-5173
- Advantage Health Centers-8 Mile, 4669 E 8 Mile Rd, Warren, 313-416-6262
County public health: Macomb County Health Department, Mount Clemens, 586-469-5235.
Oakland County
About 31 in 100 adults here live with obesity, 5 in 100 adults under 65 have no health insurance and 8 in 100 residents live below the poverty line (CDC PLACES and Census, 2025 and 2023 releases).
- The Wellness Plan, Northwest Medical Center, 21040 Greenfield Rd, Oak Park, 248-968-6500
- Baldwin Family Medicine Center, 1701 Baldwin Ave, Pontiac, 248-724-7600
- Anne Mare' Ice Pediatric Health Center, 23077 Greenfield Rd, Suite 200, Southfield, 313-824-1000
County public health: Oakland County Health Department, Pontiac, 248-858-1280.
Genesee County
About 41 in 100 adults here live with obesity, 7 in 100 adults under 65 have no health insurance and 18 in 100 residents live below the poverty line (CDC PLACES and Census, 2025 and 2023 releases).
- Hamilton East Side Clinic, 4009 Davison Rd, Burton, 810-406-4246
- Genesee Health System, 1040 W Bristol Rd, Flint, 810-496-5737
County public health: Genesee County Health Department, Flint, 810-257-3612.
Kent County
About 35 in 100 adults here live with obesity, 7 in 100 adults under 65 have no health insurance and 11 in 100 residents live below the poverty line (CDC PLACES and Census, 2025 and 2023 releases).
- Belknap Commons Dental Center, 751 Lafayette Ave Ne, Grand Rapids, 616-742-9945
- Catherine's Health Center, 1211 Lafayette Ave Ne, Grand Rapids, 616-336-8800
County public health: Kent County Health Department, Grand Rapids, 616-632-7100.
Ingham County
About 35 in 100 adults here live with obesity, 7 in 100 adults under 65 have no health insurance and 16 in 100 residents live below the poverty line (CDC PLACES and Census, 2025 and 2023 releases).
- Allen Community Health Center, 1601 E Kalamazoo St, Lansing, 517-679-2880
- Care Free Medical, 1115 S Pennsylvania Ave, Suite 101, Lansing, 517-887-5922
County public health: Ingham County Health Department, Lansing, 517-887-4300.
Washtenaw County
About 28 in 100 adults here live with obesity, 5 in 100 adults under 65 have no health insurance and 15 in 100 residents live below the poverty line (CDC PLACES and Census, 2025 and 2023 releases).
- Packard Health Carpenter, 2650 Carpenter Rd, Ann Arbor, 734-971-1073
- Hamilton Whitmore Lake Clinic, 10 Jennings Rd, Whitmore Lake, 810-406-4246
County public health: Washtenaw County Public Health Department, Ypsilanti, 734-544-6700.
Kalamazoo County
About 37 in 100 adults here live with obesity, 6 in 100 adults under 65 have no health insurance and 13 in 100 residents live below the poverty line (CDC PLACES and Census, 2025 and 2023 releases).
- Family Health Center Alcott, 505 E Alcott St, Kalamazoo, 269-349-2641
County public health: Kalamazoo County Human Services Department, Kalamazoo, 269-373-5200.
Saginaw County
About 37 in 100 adults here live with obesity, 8 in 100 adults under 65 have no health insurance and 16 in 100 residents live below the poverty line (CDC PLACES and Census, 2025 and 2023 releases).
- Great Lakes Bay Health Centers Bridgeport, 6297 Dixie Hwy, Bridgeport, 989-777-2151
County public health: Saginaw County Health Department, Saginaw, 989-758-3800.
Muskegon County
About 44 in 100 adults here live with obesity, 8 in 100 adults under 65 have no health insurance and 14 in 100 residents live below the poverty line (CDC PLACES and Census, 2025 and 2023 releases).
- Hackley Community Care Baker Site, 2700 Baker St, Muskegon, 231-737-1335
- Muskegon Family Care, 2201 S Getty St, Muskegon, 231-739-9315
- Muskegon Recovery Center, 1611 Oak Ave, Muskegon, 231-767-1921
County public health: Public Health Muskegon County, Muskegon, 231-724-6246.
Maker programs and prices
| Program | What you pay | Who it fits |
|---|---|---|
| NovoCare Pharmacy, Wegovy pen | $199 a month for the first two fills, then $349 | Anyone with a prescription |
| NovoCare Pharmacy, Wegovy pill | $149 for 1.5 mg, $199 for 4 mg, $299 for 9 mg and 25 mg | Anyone with a prescription |
| Zepbound from Lilly | KwikPen $299 at 2.5 mg, $399 at 5 mg, from $449 at higher doses | Anyone with a prescription |
| TrumpRx | Wegovy pill $149, Wegovy pen $199, Zepbound $299 a month | Anyone with a prescription |
| Novo Nordisk Patient Assistance | Ozempic at no cost | No insurance and income up to $31,920 for one person |
| Lilly Cares | Trulicity at no cost | Income up to $47,880 for one person |
| Medicare GLP-1 Bridge | $50 a month for Wegovy, Foundayo or Zepbound KwikPen | Part D members who meet the weight and health test, until December 31, 2027 |
Zepbound has a $25 savings card for people whose insurance covers it, good through December 31, 2026. Prices read November 5, 2026. Compare every cash program on the cash price chart.
Michigan Medicaid and GLP-1s
Michigan Medicaid covers Wegovy and Zepbound for weight loss with prior approval for adults with a BMI of 40 or more. It also covers GLP-1s for type 2 diabetes, Wegovy for heart protection and Zepbound for sleep apnea. The full rules are on Michigan Medicaid GLP-1 coverage.
Food help in Michigan
- SNAP: call 844-464-3447, or apply online. Program details.
- 2-1-1: dial 211 for food, rides, rent help and clinics near your zip code.
Food banks:
- Feeding America West Michigan, Kentwood, 616-307-6461
- Food Bank of Eastern Michigan, Flint, 810-239-4441
- Food Gatherers, Ann Arbor, 734-761-2796
- Forgotten Harvest, Oak Park, 248-967-1500
- Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeastern Michigan, Taylor, 313-923-3535
- Greater Lansing Food Bank, Bath, 517-853-7800
Find the food bank for your county.
Free coaching and Medicare help
- Lifestyle change programs: a year of group coaching on food and movement, led by trained coaches. Search the CDC list for your zip code, in person or online. Programs in Michigan that meet in person include:
- National Kidney Foundation of Michigan, Ann Arbor: 222-9800
- Ascension Michigan Community Health, Auburn Hills: 844-4530
- District Health Department #10, Cadillac: 876-3803 Ext. 7589
- Henry Ford Health, Clinton Township: 876-8300
- ACCESS Community Health & Research Center, Dearborn: 654-3212
- Community Health and Social Services Center, Detroit: 849-3920 Ext. 5082
- Urban Health Resource, Detroit: 664-0100
- Detroit Area Agency on Aging, Detroit: 446-4444
- Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals, Grand Rapids: 267-8950
- Holland Hospital, Holland: 394-3344
- Age 65 or older: Michigan State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) gives free one-to-one Medicare help. Call 800-803-7174.
Four ways to stretch your health dollar
- Ask every clinic and pharmacy for the cash price before you book or fill.
- Bring your last tax return or pay stubs to a health center visit so the sliding fee applies on day one.
- Ask for a 90-day supply when your prescriber agrees.
- Apply for Medicaid any time of year, and check Marketplace savings during open enrollment.
Michigan free-help FAQ
How much does a health center visit cost in Michigan?
It depends on your income. At or below the poverty line the fee is a small flat amount, and between one and two times the line it steps up. Ask for the sliding fee form.
Can I get help with a GLP-1 if I have no insurance?
Yes. NovoCare Pharmacy and Lilly sell directly at the prices above, and the cash programs at the top of this page ship to Michigan.
Where do I start if I need food and a clinic?
Dial 211. It connects you with food banks, clinics and other help near your zip code.
Sources: Health center fee rule (42 CFR 51c.303); 2026 poverty guidelines (ASPE); HRSA health center list; Feeding America member list; USDA SNAP directory; maker pages linked above; state Medicaid drug lists. Read November 5, 2026. How we check.
This page lists public programs and is not medical advice. Ask your clinician before starting any medicine.