State Aging Agency
This agency has a wide range of services and referrals for seniors.
Michigan Office of Services to the Aging
http://www.miseniors.net/
517-373-8230
Local Area Aging Agencies can be found at the contacts above, or by visiting www.eldercare.gov or calling 800-677-1116.
State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)
SHIP offers free, one-on-one, local counseling to people with Medicare and their families.
Medicare Medicaid Assistance Program
https://www.shiptalk.org/shiptalk/shiptalkinfolib/PromotionalProfiles/Mi_State_profile.pdf
800-803-7174
Local SHIP counselors can be found at the contact above, or by calling 800-677-1116, or visiting www.shiptalk.org or www.eldercare.gov.
State Long-Term Care Ombudsman
The statewide ombudsman program investigates and resolves complaints of older individuals in nursing and board and care homes, including assisted living facilities, and advocates to protect residents’ rights and ensure quality care.
Michigan Office of Services to the Aging
http://www.michigan.gov/miseniors/0,1607,7-234-43230_46224---,00.html
517-335-0148
State Insurance Commissioner
This office has information about insurance plans and costs. They often have special resources for seniors.
Office of Financial and Insurance Services
http://www.michigan.gov/ofis
877-999-6442
State Medicaid Office
This office manages the state’s Medicaid program. They also handle Medicaid enrollment.
Michigan Medicaid
http://www.michigan.gov/mdch/0,1607,7-132-2943_4860---,00.html
517-373-3740
State Prescription Assistance Program
A program to help you reduce the cost of your prescription drugs
Elder Prescription Insurance Coverage Program (EPIC)
Ceased operation March 31, 2006
MI Rx Prescription Savings Program
http://www.michigan.gov/documents/MiRx_brochure_150dpi_103392_7.pdf
866-755-6479
State Protection & Advocacy (P&A) Agency
This agency protects the legal rights of people with disabilities, including people on Medicaid.
Michigan Protection & Advocacy Service Inc.
http://www.mpas.org/
800-288-5923
Access to Benefits Coalition Members
Coalition members educate and enroll people in different prescription drug programs, including Medicare. These independent local groups belong to a national network. The agencies below serve only the areas listed.
Detroit Area Agency on Aging
800-803-7174
Lapeer, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, St. Clair and Wayne Counties
Region IIIA Area Agency on Aging
269-373-5173
Kalamazoo County
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Regional Office Outreach Campaign Manager
CMS Regional Offices play a key role in conducting outreach for the new Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit. Each office has a team dedicated to helping raise awareness and educate about the new coverage. Contact the regional campaign manager to learn more about local outreach events, schedule an event in your area or request outreach materials.
Region V - Chicago
Campaign Manager: Greg Chesmore
312-353-1487
