Patricia E. Kefalas Dudek
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Attention Medicaid Applicants and Recipients: re Bridges system

As you are aware, there continues to be major glitches in the Michigan Department of Human Services' (DHS) new computer system, Bridges. The entire Bridges system in Oakland County was down yesterday, August 11, 2009 and again today August 12, 2009 as DHS attempts to implement Bridges in Wayne County. Some of our clients have already experienced the repercussions from the system malfunctioning. Some problems that we have seen include a denial being sent to a recipient after that recipient has already received approval, or a recipient's case being assigned to a new worker in error.

If you receive a notice that you believe to be in error contact your attorney or the caseworker assigned to your case immediately. Remember, it is always prudent to file an appeal if you do not agree with DHS's decision (even if you believe the decision was issued in error).

Click here for letter from Michigan DHS for more info.
Medicaid

Adult Home Help Services (ARC Oakland)
Assists aged, blind, disabled and other functionally limited individuals with necessary daily activities, which they cannot perform without assistance.

Dental Program Would Fill Needs (MLive.com - 3/23/09)
Officials say the expansion of a state dental program that serves about 280,000 Medicaid eligible children in 61 of the state's 83 counties -- but not Jackson -- would go a long way toward filling that need.

Issue Alert (re: all programs administered by the Department of Human Services)
The Department of Human Services (DHS) has issued a comprehensive policy on reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to benefits and services for persons with disabilities. Link to DHS Administrative Handbook.

Medicaid Deal Reached; Other Battles Remain (HealthDecisions.Org - Oct. 26, 2007)
An estimated 60,000 people, 19- and 20-year-olds and caretakers for poor children -- would keep their Medicaid eligibility under a tentative deal to solve one of the thorniest issues facing negotiators in finalizing Michigan's budget.

Medicaid Provider Manual Overview (Michigan Dept. of Community Health)
A 1,623 page document that addresses all health insurance programs administered by the Michigan Dept. of Community Health.

MI Choice Waiver Program
Through this program, eligible adults who meet income and asset criteria can receive Medicaid-covered services like those provided by nursing homes, but can stay in their own home or another residential setting.

State of Michigan Medicaid Plan Amendment (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services)
State plan under Title XIX of the Social Security Act

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