MI Choice The MI Choice waiver provides home and community-based health care services for adults aged 65 or older and adults with disabilities. The program’s goal is to allow persons, who would otherwise require nursing home care, to receive these services in their home and in the community. MI Choice beneficiaries are not enrolled in a Medicaid health plan but still receive a comprehensive package of health care benefits including vision, dental, and mental health services. In addition, the waiver may provide other benefits to help the person remain at home. To see if you are eligible for MI Choice and to apply for the program, please contact your local MI Choice waiver agency.
Transitional Medical Assistance (TMA) TMA is available to families that have received LIF or cash assistance (FIP) in at least three of the last six months
Medicare Savings Program (MSP) The Medicare Savings Program pays for certain Medicare costs. There is an asset test. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) may http://www.paydayloan4less.com/payday-loans-or help pay the following, depending on the person’s income:
- Medicare premiums
- Medicare coinsurance
- Medicare deductible
Special N Support Special N Support is available to families that received Low Income Families (LIF) Medicaid or cash assistance (FIP) but are no longer eligible due to income from spousal support payments
In some cases, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) may refund the beneficiary a portion of the Medicare Part B premium on an annual basis. Contact the local MDHHS office in your county to apply for this program.
Low Income Families (LIF) Medicaid is available to families under the Low Income Family (LIF) Program. There are income and asset tests. Other families must apply at the local MDHHS 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.
Special N Support is available for four months. 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. Your Family Independence specialist will let you know if you qualify for this program.
The family is no longer LIF/FIP eligible because a parent has too much income from employment. TMA is available for up to 12 months and the family does not need to fill out a new application. 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. Your Family Independence Specialist at the Department of Health and Human Services will let you know if you qualify for this program.
Special Disabled Children Medicaid is available to children who received SSI benefits on August 22, 1996, provided the child meets current SSI income and resource standards and the definition of childhood disability in effect before the 1996 revised disability definition. The comprehensive health care package of Medicaid benefits is available. Contact the local MDHHS office in your county to apply for this program.
Disabled Adult Children (DAC) A person who had a disability or blindness that began before age 22 may be eligible to receive Medicaid benefits in his adult years. He must also be receiving DAC benefits from Social Security. 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. Contact the local MDHHS office in your county to apply for this program.