Information on the Application Process, your rights and responsibilities, confidentiality, and conditions of eligibility and employment. Temporary cash assistance is available for eligible pregnant women and low-income families with minor children.To apply for SER, submit an application to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS). To be eligible for the Family Independence Program (FIP, also known as Cash Assistance) you must meet certain requirements. Date: Dear Applicant,. In Michigan, this money is used for the following programs: • Home Heating Credit (HHC). • State Emergency Relief (SER) - see page 8. To Submit Form electronically, Download this form to your device, complete all fields and then click "Submit" below. Submit. Please complete the enclosed application and return to the address below to complete the evaluation of your financial assistance. To be enrolled in MEAP, you must be approved for State Emergency Relief (SER) first.