Healthcare Counts (Washtenaw Health Plan)

My Medicaid is ending. Am I eligible for Special Enrollment Periods to enroll in health care? healthcarecounts.org/blog/2023/3/12…

Medicaid Renewals, Unwinding, Public Health Emergency - What does it all mean for me and my Medicaid? healthcarecounts.org/blog/2023/3/12…

Extra food assistance through SNAP will end in February! Update your income and make sure your budget is correct.

Open Enrollment on the Marketplace starts today! (Also, lots of employers have open enrollment now, and Open Enrollment for Medicare is still going on.) Medicaid is open year round. We Help People figure out options. Call 734-544-3030 for an appointment! (734-545-2949 en español)

#Medicare open enrollment began earlier this month. About 7 in 10 beneficiaries say that they didn’t compare their coverage options during a recent open enrollment season. Not shopping around can have a big impact on enrollees’ coverage and costs. kff.org/medicare/issue…

The *other* OEP: Medicare 2023 Open Enrollment Period launches w/lower premiums & improved benefits: acasignups.net/22/10/22/other…

We ♥️ CHWs!

Tonight, @wcpublichealth is having a Summer Fun Day from 4-7 pm (come on by 555 Towner for food, activities, gifts/prizes) and the WHP (aka @coveragecounts) will be open as well. Come see us!

These arrive quickly! For those without computer access, call 211 and they can help you order them.

Washtenaw County has launched a 24/7 phone-line for mental health and substance use support. Call 734-544-3050 to reach a local mental health professional as quickly as possible. Individuals can also call or text 988 to access chat and text functions.

@tbinimaize Many at-home tests have had extended expiration dates. You can check here: #list" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">fda.gov/medical-device…

Clarification: additional expiration date extensions have been issued (including for tests with expiration dates after 2022-09-29 (YYYY-MM-DD)). To be sure of your expiration date for these tests, check the lot number here! #expiration" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">ihealthlabs.com/pages/news#exp…

For example, if the expiration date printed on your box says 2022-07-21, the updated expiration date is 2022-10-20. See more details and look up your tests to confirm the updated expiration date here: #expiration" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">ihealthlabs.com/pages/news#exp…

Note for those who get tests through Project ACT: The FDA granted a 3 month shelf-life extension for the iHealth COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Test, which extended the shelf-life of all iHealth tests with expiration dates on or before 2022-09-29 (YYYY-MM-DD) from 6 months to 9 months.

🧪 If you already ordered tests from Project ACT last month, you can now request more for August! More COVID-19 testing info: washtenaw.org/3158/Testing #WashtenawCounty #HealthyTogether

⭐️ FREE COVID-19 at-home tests ⭐️ now for EVERY household in Michigan! Households will receive one kit containing five tests. Order online at accesscovidtests.org! Those without internet access can call 211 for help ordering tests.

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Washtenaw OCED believes water is essential for life! The Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP), which can provide up $650 for qualifying households w/ past due water/wastewater bills. For more information and to apply, visit http:// washtenaw.org/3633/LIHWAP

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