Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit starts Jan. 1, 2006.
Clarification of Michigan residency requirements
Clarification of allowable dependent care expenses.
Authorization period cannot exceed six months if there is zero income and work is the reason for the CDC
The Michigan Public Service Commission establishes new rules for Utility billing for the months of November 2005 – March 2006 (REVISED ALERT)
Beginning October 1st, Food stamp standard and shelter deductions have increased as have food stamp amounts
Dental Services are Reinstated for Adult Medicaid Recipients
No more in-person interviews but more verification required before childcare case can be opened
DHS has issued a new policy on who may be an Authorized Representative to apply for Medicaid on behalf of an individual
MIChild recipients who fail to pay premiums will no longer be barred from re-enrolling for 6 months
Medicaid Transportation rates have been increased
Department of Human Services (DHS) issues policy guidelines for Katrina Evacuees.
Effective January 8, 2006, limits are being placed on the total number of hours for which providers can be paid in a biweekly pay period for Child Day Care assistance.
The Department Human Services (DHS) has issued procedures to staff for responding to inquiries from custodial and non-custodial parents who want to find out how much of their Family Independence Program (“FIP”) benefits have been paid back with child support payments paid to the Friend of the Court (“FOC”) by the non-custodial parent.
SER updates on client-caused emergencies, budgeting and income.