17 mar Families that receive cash assistance (Family Independence Program or FIP) are automatically eligible for this program
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 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) loan places near me Minnesota 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.