Medicare and Medicaid

MMAP

The Michigan Medicare Medicaid Assistance Program receives funding and support from the federal government through the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and the Administration on Aging as well as the Michigan Department of Community Health and the Michigan Office of Services to the Aging.

Through the Medicare Medicaid Assistance Program the Area Agency on Aging 1-B has trained staff and volunteer counselors available to address questions on health care benefits including:

Medicare Part A & B
Medicare Prescription Drug Plans (Part D)
Medicare supplemental insurance, also called Medigap
Medicaid
Long term care insurance
Medicare Advantage options
Medicare or Medicaid fraud and abuse
Other issues of importance to people in Medicare, their families and caregivers

There is no charge for this program. To contact a counselor please call 1-800-803-7174.

Medicare Part D
Between November 15, 2008 and December 31, 2008 Medicare beneficiaries can change or join a Medicare Part D plan. To assist beneficiaries the Area Agency on Aging 1-B will be holding Medicare Prescription Drug Assistance Days in partnership with several community organizations. Beneficiaries can make appointments with a MMAP counselor who will review plans, compare options and help with joining a Medicare Part D plan. A list of the Medicare Prescription Drug Assistance Days will be posted by October 31, 2008.

For more information on Medicare review the publications posted below or visit these links: www.medicare.gov, www.cms.hhs.gov.

Publications

Medicare Fact Sheet: 90.97 KB, Adobe PDF File
An overview of Medicare including services covered by Part A and Part B, length of the benefit period, cost covered by Medicare, and your cost.
Medigap Fact Sheet: 81.71 KB, Adobe PDF File
A summary of Medigap and how it works with Medicare Part A and Part B.
Facts About the 2008 Medicare Part D: 107.5 KB, Microsoft Word Document
A summary of the 2008 important facts and dates for beneficiaries enrolled in the Medicare prescription drug plan.
Frequently Asked Questions About Medicare Part D - the Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit: 154.82 KB, Adobe PDF File
This document provides answers to many of the questions frequently asked about the Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit.
Medicaid and Spousal Impoverishment Fact Sheet: 105.26 KB, Adobe PDF File
An overview of what assets a spouse can legally retain when their spouse is receiving Medicaid long term care.
Long Term Care Insurance Consumer Tips: 85.5 KB, Microsoft Word Document A list of points to keep in mind as you shop for long term care in Michigan.