The Michigan Medicare/Medicaid Assistance Program (MMAP) is a program for Medicare beneficiaries and their families when they need help understanding Medicare and Medicaid eligibility, enrollment or coverage of medical bills For Medicare supplemental and long term care insurance, MMAP counselors will provide information about benefits and help people solve problems with health benefit programs and related insurance products.
MMAP Counselors are concerned individuals who receive special training in health insurance counseling issues. They are specially trained in Medicare and Medicaid law and regulations, and relate insurance products. They are not connected with any insurance company, nor are they licensed to sell insurance. Their purpose is to serve you in an objective and confidential manner. They will also advocate on your behalf when problems arise.
Understand doctor and hospital bills and Medicare Summary Notices (MSN) forms
Help with medicare insurance enrollment, claims and appeals
Review of Medicare supplemental insurance needs, comparisons of policies and assistance getting claims honored and/or refunds.
Enrollment in Medicaid, Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB), specified Low-income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB) and additional low-income Medicare Beneficiary (ALMB) programs and Assistance with appeals and post-enrollment problems.
Understanding new health care options under Medicare+ Choices and managed care.
HOW MUCH DOES MMAP COST?
There is no cost to your. MMAP counselors give their time and expertise free of charge. The Federal Health Care Financing Administration, which administers the Medicare program, has provided funding to train and support MMAP Counselors.
HOW IS THE PUBLIC EDUCATED ON MMAP?
MMap Counselors are available to conduct public presentation to groups on Medicare, Medicate, Medicare supplemental and long term care insurance, Medicare+ Choice options and other issues of importance to Beneficiaries and their families.
WHAT IF I AM HOMEBOUND?
MMAP Counselors are happy to conduct counseling sessions in your home if you are homebound or transportation is not available to you.
To schedule an appointment with a local MMAP Counselor
or for more information call:
1-888-803-7174
Michigan Medicare/Medicate
Assistance Program
6105 W. St. Joseph, Suite 209
Lansing, MI 48917-3981
James K. Haveman, Jr.,
Director
Lynn Alexander, Director
Office of Services to the Aging
The Michigan Dept of community Health is and equal opportunity employer, services and programs provider.
