The Michigan Bridge Card System will be shutdown for an upgrade from approximately 11:30 PM Saturday August 28th – 9:30 AM Sunday, August 29th. EBT Bridge Cards will not work during that time.
Bridge Card Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards used for food assistance, cash assistance, and Women, Infant and Children (WIC) benefits will start working again after the upgrade on Sunday, August 29th at around 9:30 AM.
Nothing will change with the balance or benefits on Bridge Cards during the upgrade, and they should work as normal after the system, upgrade.
Those who rely on Bridge Cards for essential items, should schedule a shopping trip early Saturday before the system upgrade.