The Recognition was held virtually due to Covid 19 virus. Regional Coordinator of theYear award went to: All of MMAP’s Regional Coordinators Site Coordinator of the Yearaward went to: Tamora Findlayfrom Region 9 Area Agencyon Aging Team Spirit award went to:Region VII Area Agency on Aging Team of the Year award wentto: All of our Volunteers at MMAP Team Member …
Region 9 award winners from MMAP Recognition get a story in the newspaper!
Shop Talk Aug 11, 2017 (0) Local women receive top state honors LANSING – Two local women were recognized for their work with Medicare beneficiaries at a recent statewide event in East Lansing for the Michigan Medicare Medicaid Assistance Program of the Region 9 Area Agency on Aging. Danielle Kleinhuizen and Sarah Skowronski, both employees of the Advocacy Department of …
Library to Host Medicare Workshops
By Brendan Losinski Posted October, 2016 HARPER WOODS — For those confused or worried about their health care options, the Harper Woods Public Library is throwing out a lifeline. The library will host a series of Medicare workshops to assist with what can be a complicated process. The workshops will take place from 1 to 2 p.m. on Mondays through …
Be a smart Medicare shopper!
Medicare 20 hrs · Medicare Open Enrollment is your chance to shop for plans to compare things like plan premiums, out-of-pocket costs, and prescription drug coverage, just to name a few. Check out the latest Medicare blog to read more. Medicare Open Enrollment: Be a smart shopper Whether groceries, health insurance, or anything else, everybody wants to get the best …
CMS extends, expands fraud-fighting enrollment moratoria efforts in six states
CMS extends, expands fraud-fighting enrollment moratoria efforts in six states New demonstration enhances agency’s enrollment and investigative options Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced an extension and statewide expansion of fraud-fighting temporary provider enrollment moratoria efforts in six states, along with a new related demonstration project to allow for certain exceptions to the moratoria and heightened …
Doctors Are Improperly Billing Some on Medicare, U.S. Says
WASHINGTON — Doctors are improperly billing poor people on Medicare for deductibles, co-payments and other costs from which they are supposed to be exempt, the Obama administration says. Federal officials have warned doctors that they may be subject to penalties if they persist in these practices. They could, for example, be fined or excluded from Medicare. The people who are …
Letter from MI Health Link
Do you have both Medicare and full Medicaid? Have you heard of MI Health Link? Watch your mail…you may receive a letter that informs you about enrollment into MI Health Link. Here are some facts about MI Health Link: MI Health Link is a new Michigan health care program which blends Medicare & Medicaid programs together. MI Health Link plans …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MI Health Link care option
Contact Information: Judy Hazle Michigan Medicare Medicaid Assistance Program judy@mmapinc.org 517-999-0681 X26 There is good news for individuals who have both Medicare and full Medicaid insurance. The MI Health Link care option continues to be available for anyone living in Barry, Berrien, Branch, Calhoun, Cass, Kalamazoo, Macomb, St. Joseph, Van Buren, Wayne or any county in the Upper Peninsula. A …
Fairy penguin Esprit found safe and returned to Region 9
Alpena, Mich. – Missing for three weeks, the famed mascot of teamwork has been located and returned to his rightful place in Region 9. “Yes it was a terrifying ordeal,” said Espirit, when asked about the last three weeks. “I had my bags packed and was ready for the big move up north and I waited and waited, but Kristi …