Michigan Medicaid
Finding the right answers and information about a complicated topic like Medicaid can mean searching through hundreds of pages at government and private websites. Our editors have compiled this digest of Michigan Medicaid help and resources to assist in your search.
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A definition of Medicaid in Michigan
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Medicaid is health care coverage for low-income people and working families who qualify. This includes families, children, and women who are pregnant. It also offers help to people who are blind, disabled or age 65 and over.
Medicaid is available to families under the Low Income Family (LIF) Program. There are income and asset tests. Families that receive cash assistance (Family Independence Program or FIP) are automatically eligible for this program. Other families must apply at the local MDHS office. Families don't have to apply for FIP in order to receive health care coverage under this program. Most beneficiaries are enrolled in a Medicaid health plan and receive a comprehensive package of health care benefits including vision, dental, and mental health services.
source:Michigan Department of Community Health, Lansing, Michigan 48913
The Michigan Healthy Kids program:
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Healthy Kids is a Medicaid health care program for low-income children under age 19 and for Pregnant Women of any age. There is only an income test. There is no monthly premium for Healthy Kids. Most children who are eligible for Healthy Kids are enrolled in a Medicaid health plan.
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The Michigan MIChild program:
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MIChild is a health care program administered by the Department of Community Health. It is for the low income uninsured children of Michigan's working families. MIChild has a higher income limit than Healthy Kids. There is only an income test. Like Healthy Kids, MIChild is for children who are under age 19.
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source:
Michigan Department of Community Health, Lansing, Michigan 48913
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Get it from Adobe®Medicaid in Michigan: How It Works; An Introduction to Michigan Medicaid
- web page:
Health Care Coverage
source:Michigan Department of Human Services
languages: English, Spanish
from the brochure:
"Michigan has many health care programs available to children, families, and adults who meet certain eligibility requirements. The goal of these health care programs is to ensure that essential health care services are made available to those who otherwise would not have the financial resources to purchase them....
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- also from Michigan Department of Human Services:
brochure:
2009 Guide to Michigan Medicaid Health Plans
languages: English
from the brochure: "All Medicaid health plans are required to
provide the services listed above. Some services are limited. Your doctor or health plan can tell you what Medicaid covers..."
- brochure:
Medicaid Fee-For-Service Handbook (DCH 669)
languages: English
from the brochure: "This handbook decribes how you get care under Medicaid when you are not in a health plan, and how ti get services not covered by a health plan..."
- web page:
Alphabetic Listing of Health Plans Showing Counties in Which They Operate (2002)
source:Michigan Department of Community Health
languages: English
from the web page:
"To learn the counties in which each of the following qualified health plans operates, click on the plan name. Use your browser's back button to return to the top...
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- brochure:
The Medicaid Program: A Brief Overview
source:AARP Policy and Research
file size: 4 pg.; languages: English
from the brochure:
"Within broad federal guidelines, states have the flexibility to design and manage their Medicaid programs... Medicaid eligibility is limited to individuals who fall into specified categories....
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- brochure:
Michigan Guide to Finding Health Insurance Coverage.pdf
source:CoverTheUninsured.org
file size: 8 pg.; languages: English
from the brochure:
"...If you have a serious medical condition or a disability…
…there are two main programs that may help you. Those programs are Medicare and MiChoice/Medicaid.
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- brochure:
Medicaid At-a-Glance
2005
source:Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
file size: 12 pg. languages: English
A brief explanation of the Medicaid program.
- brochure:
Making Health Care Affordable & Accessible in Michigan
source:Michigan Department of Community Health
file size: 12 pg. languages: English
"In her State of the State Address, Governor Granholm proposed a revolutionary new way to address the rising cost of health care in Michigan and the burden it places on our families and our businesses. This comprehensive strategy will:..."
- brochure:
Comparison Between Ohio and Michigan Medicaid Programs
source:Policy Institute of Ohio
file size: 12 pg. languages: English
from the brochure:
"In July, the Health Policy Institute of Ohio provided the Ohio Commission to Reform Medicaid with several tables that compared Medicaid programs in 14 states. One of these tables showed
that Michigan’s program had the lowest per person spending overall for each of four categories
of covered Medicaid populations...
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- brochure:
Michigan Medicaid Primer Facts at a Glance
source:Michigan State University | School of Social Work
file size: 2 pg. languages: English
from the brochure:
"To be on Medicaid, a person has to undergo at least three eligibility tests. First, a person has to be included in an eligibility category, such as being over age 65 or disabled. Second, a person must have income that is less than a specified level. Third, a person must have resources (assets) that are valued below a specified level. Other tests may also apply depending on the services that a person needs....
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- brochure:
Michigan Legislators’ Guide to the Face of Medicaid
source:Michigan Health & Hospital Association
file size: 2 pg. languages: English
from the brochure:
"With the continuing uncertainties in the state and
national economies, it’s likely that you know someone who benefits from the Michigan Medicaid program. Maybe a friend, a neighbor or a family member.....
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Michigan Medicaid Eligibility, How to get Medicaid in Michigan
Applying for Michigan Medicaid:
- To qualify for most Michigan Medicaid programs, you must complete an application form. You do not need to know what program you are eligible for to apply, but you must apply. Your local Department of Human Services (DHS) can help you fill out the form. In addition, there are a number of local community agencies - such as your local health department - that offer help in applying for Medicaid.
You can apply for help at your local Department of Human Services (DHS) or send them your application by mail. Also, a number of local community agencies, such as your local health department, offer help in applying for Medicaid.
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source:
learning.mihealth.org (Michigan Department of Community Health), Lansing, Michigan 48913
- web page:
Find your county's DHS office
source:Michigan Department of Human Services
languages: English
from the web page: "Map of DHS County Offices... Click on Map below for DHS County Office Information
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- also from Michigan Department of Human Services:
web page:
Healthy Beginnings Income Requirements
languages: English
from the web page: "Pregnant women and children up to age one: family income may not exceed 185 percent of the Federal Poverty Income Guidelines (FPIG)
*When determining which income eligibility limit applies to a pregnant woman, household size is increased by the number of unborn children. Example: If a woman verifies she is pregnant with twins, then she counts as three persons.
Children-Ages one through five: family income may not exceed 133 percent of the Federal Poverty Income Guidelines
Children-Ages six through 18: family income may not exceed 100 percent of the Federal Poverty Income Guidelines
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- web page:
Key Medicaid Information for Michigan for 2009
source:Elder Law Answers
"Explains important basics about Michigan Medicaid. Topics include protections for the community spouse, transfers, income, and estate recovery..
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- web page:
What is Medicaid? What Medicaid Pays For
source:Legal Services of Northern Michigan
"...This is a general listing of Medicaid covered services that are available when medically necessary and furnished by enrolled providers. Some services are only for certain age groups or may require prior approval...
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Applying for Michigan Medicaid
Other Health Care Programs in Michigan
- web page:
Welcome to Michigan’s
Prescription Drug Discount Card
source:mihealth.org
languages: English
from the web page:
"The MiRx (My Prescription) Card is a prescription drug discount program for Michigan residents who do not have any prescription drug coverage....
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- also from mihealth.org:
brochure:
Introducing the MiRX Card
2 pages; languages: English
from the web page:
"...There is no age limit to participate. Eligibility must be establishedfor each family member. To be eligible you must:
• Be a resident of the State of Michigan
• Have no other prescription drug coverage
• Have an income level at or below the state’s median income level...
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Children's Medicaid: Health Programs for Children: Michigan CHIP:
Michigan Medicaid Benfits and Coverage: Medicaid Services
- web page:
Benefits by State: (October 2006)
source:Kaiser Family Foundation
languages: English, Spanish
from the web page:
"Medicaid benefits: Online database
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- also from Kaiser Family Foundation:
web page:
Michigan & United States State Medicaid Fact Sheets
languages: English
- Case Study: Michigan's Medicaid Prescription Drug Benefit
languages: English
from the web page:
"This report describes the legislative process behind and content of Michigan's Pharmaceutical Product List (MPPL), a selection of preferred drugs available to be prescribed in the Medicaid program with little restriction. Providers would be required to obtain prior authorization from the state to prescribe any drug not included on the MPPL...
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- brochure or publication:
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services in Medicaid and SCHIP in Michigan
source: US Dep't of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
file size: 7 pg.; languages: English
from the brochure:
"As of July 2003, 1,344,019 people were covered under Michigan's Medicaid/SCHIP programs. 1,310,254 of these were financed by the traditional Medicaid program, 33,764 enrolled in the separate SCHIP program, and 0 were financed by a Medicaid/SCHIP 1115 waiver program. In state fiscal year 2000, Michigan spent $3.02 billion to provide Medicaid services....
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Michigan Medicaid Dental Services; Dentist
Michigan Medicaid and Nursing Homes, Assisted Living, Long Term Care
- brochure:
Know Your Rights -- Your Medicaid Care and Coverage In A Nursing Facility (DCH-0731)
source:Michigan Department of Human Services
languages: English, Spanish
from the web page:
"As a resident of a Medicaid nursing home, you have the same rights about your life, medical care, and personal treatment as others who live in your community. These rights are protected by rules made by both the state and federal government. As a Medicaid beneficiary, you have
the right to the same quality of medical care as other nursing home residents.
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- brochure:
Access to Long-Term Care: Know Your Options
source:Michigan Department of Community Health
languages: English, Spanish
from the brochure:
"...This brochure offers information on the Medicaid programs that provide long-term care services and requirements for eligibility...
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- web page:
Medicaid and Long-Term Care - MI
source:New York Life Insurance Company
languages: English, Spanish
from the web page:
"Medicaid will cover the cost of some types of long-term care, but to qualify one must meet Medicaid's strict income and asset eligibility requirements. Medicaid was designed as a resource for individuals who could not otherwise pay for their own medical needs. It was not designed to act as a national long-term care financing tool.
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- web page:
Michigan Nursing Homes and Long Term Care Facilities Directory
source:The Michigan Long Term Care Care Project
languages: English
from the web page:
"These are Michigan Nursing Homes in cities A - Z.
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- web page:
Common Medicaid Misconceptions
source:Michigan.gov Long Term Care
languages: English
from the web page:
"Explains misconceptions about medicaid such as "Medicaid will take my home; My tax advisor/accountant/attorney/friend etc. told me I can give away $10,000; I’m going to protect my assets from Medicaid by buying an annuity" and others
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- web page:
Filing a Medicaid Application in Michigan
source:Michigan Elder Law Updates (blog)
languages: English
from the web page:
"This post will be designed to help people who need to file Medicaid applications for nursing home care in Michigan. Medicaid applications are filed with the Michigan Department of Human Services, or DHS. DHS provides standardized forms for Medicaid applications and anyone can print them out and use these web-based forms.
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MI: Michigan Medicaid Elgibility: Applications: Benefits: state Medicaid
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