Healthy Michigan Plan

Cheryl Bukoff shared the following email:

Good Afternoon,

Healthy Michigan Plan implementation is well underway and I wanted to take a moment to share several pertinent updates with partners!

• We are sponsoring an additional webinar opportunity for partners across to Michigan to learn more about the Healthy Michigan Plan and ask questions. The webinar will be held March 4^th from 3pm-4:30pm and will be focused on the structure and benefits of Healthy Michigan. You can register for the webinar online at https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/887728282.
• MDCH has released the Healthy Michigan Plan handbook which is a consumer-facing resource providing information on plan benefits and more. The handbook is attached and is also available online atwww.michigan.gov/healthymichiganplan.
• MDCH has finalized the Healthy Michigan Plan logo and two versions (one color and one black and white) are attached. MDCH welcomes partner organizations to use this logo on outreach and promotional materials. Your organization does not need to seek specific permission to the use the logos, however we do ask that you follow some basic usage guidelines:
  • The logo should be at least 1.5 inches wide so that is it legible.
  • The logo should be at least 1/8 of an inch inside the edge of any piece of material so that it does not bleed off the edge.
  • The logo should be surrounding by clear space so that nearby text or graphics do not interfere with the logo itself. As a minimum the clear space allotment should be ¼ the height of the logo on all sides.
  • The aspect ratio of the logo should not be distorted. For example, the logo’s width should not be altered without also altering the height so that the appearance is consistent.
• There has been a significant amount of discussion recently about when Healthy Michigan Plan enrollment will begin. Previously, the educated assumption had been that while coverage would begin on or around April 1st, Michigan residents would have the opportunity to apply before that date. Recent comments from MDCH have solidified a timeline which focuses on enrollment beginning close toApril 1 (either late March or early April); however, a specific date has not been provided.
• There has also been a significant amount of discussion regarding which online application system will be used for the Healthy Michigan Plan. It is our understanding that the MI Bridges system (www.michigan.gov/mibridges) will be the primary application portal for the Healthy Michigan Plan. The MI Bridges system has and continues to undergo updates to accommodate MAGI eligibility and the new application for Healthy Michigan. If you are unfamiliar with the MI Bridges system and would like to learn more please visitwww.mibenefitsaccess.org/partners.
  • The www.healthcare4mi.com application system has also recently completed updates, including a new application process for presumptive eligibility (currently available for children and pregnant women) and a new training program for Qualified Agencies. This system can be used to apply for the Healthy Michigan Plan as well, however it does not offer the breadth of access to benefit programs that MI Bridges does.
• MDCH has begun transitioning ABW (sometimes referred to as County Health Plan Part A) recipients to the Healthy Michigan Plan. Current ABW beneficiaries are receiving notification by mail (an example of the letter is attached) which asks them to select a Medicaid Health Plan and your organization may receive questions from ABW beneficiaries about this process. As a reminder, the listing of Medicaid health plans available by county along with consumer survey and plan quality information are available athttp://1.usa.gov/OeD8M5.
• MDCH will be releasing an updated list of frequently asked questions in relation to the Healthy Michigan Plan, many of which are a result of our original partner webinar. I will be sending the FAQs in a separate emails soon as they have been finalized.
• Finally, MPCA recently posted an article detailing the most recent enrollment data report. You can read the article athttp://bit.ly/1gPf8s8 for an update on Michigan’s progress.

I look forward to participating in the webinar with many of you in March.

On behalf of MPCA, MHA, Enroll Michigan, MAUW and MALPH, thanks again for your continued collaboration!

P.S. As always, please feel free to share the webinar opportunity with all of you colleagues and partners.

Phillip J. Bergquist, CHCEF
Director of Health Center Operations, CHIPRA Project Director
Michigan Primary Care Association
517.827.0473 (office)
517.258.2546 (cell) 
pbergquist@mpca.net | @pbergquist