The attached large print phone numbers are found on the back of health plan & Bridge cards. The font size makes it difficult, if not impossible for some members to read. So, this larger print hand out could help members access SNAP & health insurance information and get Dr. appointment & pharmacy transportation. You are welcome to use it and make changes specific to your local health plans!
Tag Archives | Michigan
Medicaid Expansion and Michigan
To view a presentation regarding Affordable Care Act, Medicaid expansion and the state of Michigan’s thinking, follow link http://www.ustream.tv/channel/exec-to-exec–marianne-udow-phillips-5-14-2013. A copy of the presentation with EXCELLENT statistics is attached as well. Presentation runs about an hou
Michigan Weatherization Assistance Program News
By admin on October 26, 2012 in Case Management, Company News, Emergency Funds, Financial, General information, Housing Programs / Services, Public Services, Resources, Welfare
The Mich Weatherization Assistance Program is operating through the Community Action Agencies. Eligible families must have income at or below 200% of the federal poverty line. contact their local CAP agency. DHS & SSI recipients automatically qualify for this no cost program. Visit the Michigan Community Action Association website for details.
Bed Bugs in Michigan
From Andrea Krueger after attending the 2012 Detroit Bed Bug Conference :
The most important fact I learned from the workshop is there are no substances you can apply to repel bed bugs from hitchhiking to you or keeping them out of your home. The only techniques you can use is prevention care. They are the techniques that Sharon spoke of: when in clients homes avoid sitting on soft furnishings and wear smooth soled shoes, change your clothes when you get home, etc. They gave us a bedbug manual produced by the state which I have attached. The manual can also be found online at www.michigan.gov/emergingdiseases. The workshop was directed to property managers. We learned how property managers can exterminate bed bugs and best practices when addressing the problem. Bed bugs can be found anywhere, but the hot zones are low-income and multi-family dwellings, hotels, and cinemas. I found the workshop helpful and worth my time. It was very clear about what works and what doesn’t work with bedbugs. I believe you will find the manual useful.
Please note that CSI and PVM both have bed bug policies and protocols. CSI SCs should consult the Bedbug Procedures located at the end of your CSI Service Coordinator Manual. You can also ask at your monthly meeting about how often your co-op conducts preventative bedbug screening. Most co-ops have quarterly or semi-annual visits from the bedbug dogs. PVM SCs can receive the PVM policies from your Administrators or Brenda. Brenda and I are also creating a simple service coordinator protocol for working with residents/members who have bedbugs. Until we adopt these procedures, it is most important to remember to treat residents/members/clients with bedbugs with respect. Continue to work with them as you would any other client. Bedbugs carry a stigma, so it is important reduce this stigma by accepting their requests for services, including home visits.