Building Bridges Newsletter Michigan Executive Office of the Governor sent this bulletin at 06/03/2021 01:00 PM EDT Dear Michigander,It’s a new day in Michigan. Recently, we took an important step in our Vacc to Normal plan. For each of us, this past year and a half has been difficult. We’ve drawn strength in our unity as Michiganders. With every vaccine administered, we are emerging from the pandemic. That being said, it’s important to continue to know what safety precautions are still …

A Message From The New Secretary For Aging Alison Barkoff

February 2, 2021 by Alison Barkoff, Acting Administrator and Assistant Secretary for Aging I am humbled and thrilled to have joined ACL on Inauguration Day as Principal Deputy Administrator and to serve as Acting Administrator and Assistant Secretary for Aging. I want to take this opportunity to introduce myself to ACL’s stakeholders and share some of the critical priorities where …

Governor Whitmer Announces $1 Million Investment to Contact 1 Million Michiganders and Help Those Who May Have Lost Health Insurance in 2020 Get Covered

Media Contact: Laura Hall, (517) 290-3779, halll17@michigan.gov Consumer Hotline: 877-999-6442, Michigan.gov/DIFS complaints   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 19, 2020 (LANSING, MI) – Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced today that the state is investing more than $1 million and will contact more than 1 million Michiganders to help those who may have lost health insurance during the COVID-19 pandemic get covered. There are a …

Jolene English Awarded the 2020 Joanne Konkle Leadership Award

In an unanimous vote, the Senior Millage Allocation Committee has chosen to award the Joanne Konkle Lifetime Leadership Award to Jolene English, a longtime employee of CareWell Services Southwest. The Senior Millage Allocation Committee is a 13-member volunteer board, which oversees the administration of Calhoun County Senior Millage. Jolene truly exemplifies a lifetime of service to older adults, having served …

Medicare and Michigan’s New Auto Insurance Law

Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) at Mi.gov/autoinsurance. If you have questions about your Medicare coverage, call: 1-800-803-7174 Comparison of Unlimited Medical Auto No Fault Insurance to Medicare Only New Auto Insurance Law – DIFS brochure Who Can Opt Out of PIP – DIFS flyer

MMAP MEDICARE AWARENESS DAY

Dr. Alexis Travis, Senior Deputy Director of the Aging & Adult Services Agency (AASA) for the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) presents Jo Murphy, Executive Director for the Michigan Medicare/Medicaid Assistance Program (MMAP) a CERTIFICATE OF PROCLAMATION signed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer.

Transcript for SHIP Volunteer Animated Video at www.shiptacenter.org

Transcript for SHIP Volunteer Animated Video at www.shiptacenter.org Meet Annie. Annie’s recently retired. She loves her free time and spending time with her grandkids, but she’s looking for a volunteer opportunity that will enable her to give back to her community and keep her engaged and productive – something with flexibility. This is Jose. Jose had a long and successful …

Biweekly Enrollment Snapshot

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 30, 2016 Contact: CMS Media Relations (202) 690-6145 | CMS Media Inquiries WEEKS 3 AND 4, NOV 13 – 26, 2016 Four weeks into Open Enrollment, millions of Americans continue to visit HealthCare.gov and sign up for Marketplace plans, demonstrating the strong demand for quality, affordable coverage. Over 2.1 million people have selected plans using the …

Medicaid expansion lowers Marketplace premiums by 7 percent

New analysis finds Medicaid expansion brings down Marketplace rates – another benefit on top of gains for low-income individuals and state economies. Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released a report showing that expanding Medicaid lowers Marketplace premiums by about 7 percent in those states. “Today’s report identifies yet another group that would gain if all states …