{"id":7132,"date":"2023-05-18T14:03:25","date_gmt":"2023-05-18T14:03:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/bayer\/?p=7132"},"modified":"2023-05-22T14:03:44","modified_gmt":"2023-05-22T14:03:44","slug":"district-13-news-updates-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.senatedems.com\/bayer\/2023\/05\/18\/district-13-news-updates-3\/","title":{"rendered":"District 13 News &amp; Updates"},"content":{"rendered":"\n[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px|||||&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/bayer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2023\/01\/BayerEmailBanner.jpeg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; title_text=&#8221;BayerEmailBanner&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; url=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/bayer\/&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p><span>Dear Neighbor,<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>I hope this newsletter reaches you and your family safe and healthy. It\u2019s been an exciting few weeks in the Senate as the first round of budget bills have been passed and are now headed to the House for consideration. I will be sure to keep you updated as this process continues!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Featured in this newsletter:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><span>Upcoming Event<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Legislative Update<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Community Updates<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Gov. Whitmer Proclaims May as Military Appreciation Month<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>May is Maternal Mental Health Month<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Summer 2023 Job Market Forecast for Michigan Teens (Ages 16\u201319)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>End of Federal COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Brings Changes to Insurance Coverage for Michiganders<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Helping Medicaid members keep their coverage<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Applications Now Being Accepted for the Fostering Futures Scholarship<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span>If you have any other questions or comments you\u2019d like to share with my team, feel free to call (517) 373-2417 or email\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"mailto:SenRBayer@senate.michigan.gov\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"1\"><span>SenRBayer@senate.michigan.gov<\/span><span><\/span><\/a><span>. We are here to assist you!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Sincerely,<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/bayer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2023\/01\/BayerSignature.jpeg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; title_text=&#8221;BayerSignature&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p><span><a name=\"x_x_1629474619744744\"><\/a><b>Rosemary Bayer<br aria-hidden=\"true\" \/><\/b><\/span><span>State Senator<br aria-hidden=\"true\" \/>District 13<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><b>Upcoming Event<\/b><\/span><span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><b><i>Coffee &amp; Conversation with Sen. Bayer\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/bayer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2023\/05\/Bayer_CommunityCoversation_052523_Web45-copy.png&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;Community Conversation&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Bayer_CommunityCoversation_052523_Web%9145%93 copy&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<table border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" min-scale=\"0.9365781710914455\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div>\n<p><span><b>WHEN<\/b><\/span><span>: Thursday, May 25, 2023, from 7 \u2013 8 pm<br aria-hidden=\"true\" \/><b>WHERE<\/b>: West Bloomfield Middle School, Auditeria Room, 6000 Orchard Lake Rd, West Bloomfield Township, MI 48322<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><b>Legislative Update\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/bayer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2023\/05\/MichiganSenateDemocrats_BudgetForThePeople.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; title_text=&#8221;MichiganSenateDemocrats_BudgetForThePeople&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p><span><a name=\"x_x_1681418492355355\"><\/a>For the past 40 years, too many stakeholders and directly impacted communities and populations have been largely left out of the state budget process. However, Senate Democrats are finally in a position to do things differently. To do things better, for everyone.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>As Chair of the MDE Subcommittee, I am incredibly proud of the budget we passed to prioritize our students and teachers. This budget ensures there is enough funding to continue child care subsidies at 200% of the federal poverty level, which is crucial for our economy and Michigan families. It also includes funding to conduct a study of Michigan\u2019s educational system.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><b>Community Updates\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/bayer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2023\/05\/CommunityUpdates_Bayer.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; title_text=&#8221;CommunityUpdates_Bayer&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<table border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" min-scale=\"0.9365781710914455\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div>\n<p><span>Monday night, Representative Koleszar and I presented a tribute to Northville Police Officer Peter Davis in honor of his outstanding work in the community. Officer Davis began his career with the Northville Police Department on September 15, 2000. He is a constant positive force in the department who is always willing to help other officers. Because of this, his recognition as the Police Officer of the Year is richly deserved!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/bayer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2023\/05\/Eid_al-Fitr_Dinner_Bayer.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Eid_al-Fitr_Dinner_Bayer&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<table border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" min-scale=\"0.9365781710914455\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div>\n<p><span>I had a marvelous time at the Dawoodi Bohras of Detroit&#8217;s Eid al-Fitr Dinner earlier this month! It was a delightful occasion that was organized to recognize the end of Ramadan, and to celebrate a multi-faith sentiment of unity and peace. I sincerely appreciated the invitation, as well as the opportunity to engage with community members!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/bayer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2023\/05\/Eid_al-Fitr_Dinner_Bayer_2.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Eid_al-Fitr_Dinner_Bayer_2&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p><span><b><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><b>Gov. Whitmer Proclaims May as Military Appreciation Month<\/b><\/span><span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Governor Gretchen Whitmer proclaimed May as Military Appreciation Month in Michigan, honoring military members and their families throughout the state by recognizing their sacrifices and celebrating their successes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Michigan is committed to making the state the premier choice for military service members, veterans and their families to live, work, serve and play. In support of this effort, the MVAA helps connect veterans with federal, state and local benefits and resources they earned for their service. To learn more about employment, healthcare, education and quality-of-life benefits, veterans can contact the Michigan Veteran Resource Service Center at 1-800-MICH-VET or visit<\/span><span>\u202f<\/span><span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDQsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3Lm1pY2hpZ2FuLmdvdi9NVkFBIiwiYnVsbGV0aW5faWQiOiIyMDIzMDUwMS43NjAyMjczMSJ9.hYeTJyBB1-gBqlMHbdeULTC0vnWeMm5WCrNEeNaLEWI\/s\/1523645116\/br\/169700439987-l\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"2\"><span>www.michigan.gov\/MVAA<\/span><span><\/span><\/a><span>.<\/span><span>\u202f<\/span><span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>For more information on upcoming ceremonies and activities to honor veterans and military families, please visit the MVAA events calendar at<\/span><span>\u202f<\/span><span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDUsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3Lm1pY2hpZ2FuLmdvdi9tdmFhL2V2ZW50cyIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMzA1MDEuNzYwMjI3MzEifQ.-ABnYUTGZdZjaRd0QDVePybWLbWiA6tggTzTq8YCQuw\/s\/1523645116\/br\/169700439987-l\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"3\"><span>www.michigan.gov\/mvaa\/events<\/span><span><\/span><\/a><span>.<\/span><span>\u202f<\/span><span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><b>May is Maternal Mental Health Month<\/b><\/span><span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>May is Maternal Mental Health Month, a time to increase awareness about the availability of perinatal mental health help, resources, and support for birthing people, their partners, families, and friends.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJzdWJzY3JpYmVyX2lkIjoiMjk2ODA0MDgzNiIsImJ1bGxldGluX2xpbmtfaWQiOiIxMDIiLCJ1cmkiOiJicDI6ZGlnZXN0IiwibGlua19pZCI6IjY4NTAxNjY5MyIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMzA1MDguNzYzNzQwODEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5wb3N0cGFydHVtLm5ldC8iLCJlbWFpbCI6ImNrcmF1c2VAc2VuYXRlLm1pY2hpZ2FuLmdvdiJ9.dVpGZOAw5rDNQGtNrZTFbOVPYj9gKQS4Hnm9F3gfit4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"4\"><span>Postpartum Support International (PSI)<\/span><span><\/span><\/a><span>\u00a0is hosting an exclusive campaign for Maternal Mental Health Month 2023, themed\u00a0<i>Healing Starts with Help<\/i>. Use the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJzdWJzY3JpYmVyX2lkIjoiMjk2ODA0MDgzNiIsImJ1bGxldGluX2xpbmtfaWQiOiIxMDMiLCJ1cmkiOiJicDI6ZGlnZXN0IiwibGlua19pZCI6IjI4ODkyNjE5MjQiLCJidWxsZXRpbl9pZCI6IjIwMjMwNTA4Ljc2Mzc0MDgxIiwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9kcml2ZS5nb29nbGUuY29tL2ZpbGUvZC8xbEthem5scXNMVGVjSDFqLUEzaFY0YVViWU5taWNMYV8vdmlldyIsImVtYWlsIjoiY2tyYXVzZUBzZW5hdGUubWljaGlnYW4uZ292In0.BOvxeRFrFl65aqk-ndPSIM7sczDCEeLZ_KJyUd8v-hQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"5\"><span>PSI Social Media Toolkit<\/span><span><\/span><\/a><span>\u00a0throughout May to help raise awareness.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><b>Summer 2023 Job Market Forecast for Michigan Teens (Ages 16\u201319)<\/b><\/span><span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>The Michigan Department of Technology, Management &amp; Budget&#8217;s Michigan Center for Data and Analytics released its summer (June\u2013August) teen employment forecast for 2023. For more information, including resources for finding summer employment,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/milmi.org\/Publication\/Press-Releases\/Summer-2023-Job-Market-Forecast-for-Michigan-Teens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"6\"><span>click here<\/span><span><\/span><\/a><span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><b>End of Federal COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Brings Changes to Insurance Coverage for Michiganders<\/b><\/span><span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>The Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) is alerting consumers that there may be changes to their health insurance coverage for COVID-related testing and treatments now that the federal COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) has ended.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Federal law required that many health services related to COVID-19, including testing and vaccinations, had to be covered at no cost for the duration of the PHE. Many Michiganders may now have to pay out-of- pocket for some COVID-related care. For more specific information about different types of medical care that have been affected by the ending of the PHE, see below:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><b><i>At-Home and Laboratory COVID Tests:<\/i><\/b><\/span><span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><span><b><i>Private Insurers<\/i><\/b><\/span><span>: The federal mandate requiring health insurers to provide no-cost coverage for COVID-19 testing, including at-home tests, has ended. Most people with health insurance will continue to have coverage for laboratory COVID-19 tests, subject to the plan&#8217;s cost sharing. At-home testing for COVID-19 is an eligible medical expense for flexible spending arrangements (FSAs) and health savings accounts (HSAs). Michiganders should check with their plan for more details.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><b><i>Medicare<\/i><\/b><\/span><span>: Medicare is no longer required to provide coverage for at-home COVID-19 testing. Medicare Part B participants can still obtain laboratory COVID-19 testing, with authorization by a medical provider, without out-of-pocket cost. Medicare Advantage participants may have additional flexibility regarding COVID-19 testing. Michiganders should check with their plan for more details.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><b><i>Medicaid<\/i><\/b><\/span><span>: Under federal law, Medicaid and MIChild participants can obtain at-home and laboratory COVID-19 tests through September 30, 2024.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span><b><i>COVID-19 Treatments:<\/i><\/b><\/span><span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><span><b><i>Private insurers<\/i><\/b><\/span><span>: Treatment for COVID-19 will continue to be covered but insurers are now able to apply cost sharing, such as deductibles and coinsurance, and require prior approval for these treatments. Michiganders should confirm coverage with their insurer or plan before seeking treatment.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><b><i>Medicare<\/i><\/b><\/span><span>: Medicare beneficiaries may have to pay for a portion of their COVID-19 care as required by their plan.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><b><i>Medicaid<\/i><\/b><\/span><span>: Medicaid and MIChild are required to cover all drugs for the treatment or prevention of COVID\u201319 with no cost sharing for enrollees through September 30, 2024.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span><b><i>COVID-19 Vaccinations:<\/i><\/b><\/span><span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><span>COVID-19 vaccinations continue to be\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJzdWJzY3JpYmVyX2lkIjoiMjk2ODA0MDk0MiIsImJ1bGxldGluX2xpbmtfaWQiOiIxMDEiLCJ1cmkiOiJicDI6ZGlnZXN0IiwibGlua19pZCI6IjI5MjAwNTYwNTciLCJidWxsZXRpbl9pZCI6IjIwMjMwNTExLjc2NTk3NjAxIiwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuY2RjLmdvdi9jb3JvbmF2aXJ1cy8yMDE5LW5jb3YvdmFjY2luZXMvZXhwZWN0Lmh0bWw_Q0RDX0FBX3JlZlZhbD1odHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy5jZGMuZ292JTJGY29yb25hdmlydXMlMkYyMDE5LW5jb3YlMkZ2YWNjaW5lcyUyRm5vLWNvc3QuaHRtbCM6fjp0ZXh0PVRoZXJlJTIwaXMlMjBubyUyMGNoYXJnZSUyMGZvciUyMHlvdXIlMjBDT1ZJRCUyRDE5JTIwdmFjY2luZS4lMjBZb3VyJTIwQ09WSUQlMkQxOSUyMHZhY2NpbmUlMjBpcyUyMGZyZWUuIiwiZW1haWwiOiJja3JhdXNlQHNlbmF0ZS5taWNoaWdhbi5nb3YifQ.Gna-bCrwHN479c0xquNAO--eKwhjgsphfp50wy_fuWU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"7\"><span>supplied with no out-of-pocket cost<\/span><span><\/span><\/a><span>\u00a0by the federal government.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span>DIFS can help consumers with health insurance questions and complaints. Contact DIFS Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 877-999-6442 or\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJzdWJzY3JpYmVyX2lkIjoiMjk2ODA0MDk0MiIsImJ1bGxldGluX2xpbmtfaWQiOiIxMDIiLCJ1cmkiOiJicDI6ZGlnZXN0IiwibGlua19pZCI6IjI2NDgzMDAyNTciLCJidWxsZXRpbl9pZCI6IjIwMjMwNTExLjc2NTk3NjAxIiwidXJsIjoiaHR0cDovL3d3dy5taWNoaWdhbi5nb3YvSGVhbHRoSW5zdXJhbmNlIiwiZW1haWwiOiJja3JhdXNlQHNlbmF0ZS5taWNoaWdhbi5nb3YifQ.io1N2GZEH8OZiVu5BvoAiMc1dloB3hFIPrpRHmS6N7Q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"8\"><span>Michigan.gov\/HealthInsurance<\/span><span><\/span><\/a><span>. For more information about the state\u2019s Medicaid and MIChild programs, visit the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJzdWJzY3JpYmVyX2lkIjoiMjk2ODA0MDk0MiIsImJ1bGxldGluX2xpbmtfaWQiOiIxMDMiLCJ1cmkiOiJicDI6ZGlnZXN0IiwibGlua19pZCI6IjYyNDE4NTQwOSIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMzA1MTEuNzY1OTc2MDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL25ld21pYnJpZGdlcy5taWNoaWdhbi5nb3Yvcy9pc2QtbGFuZGluZy1wYWdlP2xhbmd1YWdlPWVuX1VTIiwiZW1haWwiOiJja3JhdXNlQHNlbmF0ZS5taWNoaWdhbi5nb3YifQ.GWBVaD3fjytJYfCw6VeuUveParZWJ4YaDLJ15u5WXD4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"9\"><span>MIBridges<\/span><span><\/span><\/a><span>\u00a0website.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><b>Helping Medicaid members keep their coverage<br aria-hidden=\"true\" \/><\/b><\/span><span><i>Take action to avoid a gap in coverage<\/i><\/span><span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal government declared a Public Health Emergency (PHE), allowing Medicaid members to keep their health care coverage. Per recent federal legislation, eligibility renewals will start again in June. Monthly renewal notifications will be sent by mail beginning in May.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Following these steps will help determine if you still qualify:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><span>Make sure your contact information is up to date.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Check mail or text messages for a letter.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Complete your renewal form (if you get one).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span>If you\u2019re a Medicaid member, learn more about how these changes may affect your health care coverage at\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/mdhhs\/end-phe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"10\"><span>Michigan.gov\/2023benefitchanges<\/span><span><\/span><\/a><span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><b>Applications Now Being Accepted for the Fostering Futures Scholarship<\/b><\/span><span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Young adults who have experienced foster care on or after their 13th birthday are eligible to apply for a scholarship from the Fostering Futures Scholarship Trust Fund, according to the Michigan Department of Treasury.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>The priority deadline for the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/mistudentaid\/programs\/fostering-futures-scholarship\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"11\"><span>Fostering Futures Scholarship<\/span><span><\/span><\/a><span>\u00a0application for academic year 2023-24 is August 1, 2023. Eligible students enrolled at a Michigan degree-granting college or university may now apply to receive scholarship funds for tuition, fees, room, board, books and supplies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/mistudentaid\/programs\/fostering-futures-scholarship\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"12\"><span>Fostering Future Scholarship<\/span><span><\/span><\/a><span>\u00a0Applicants with questions should contact the state Treasury Department&#8217;s Student Scholarships, Grants and Outreach area at\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"mailto:mistudentaid@michigan.gov\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"13\"><span>mistudentaid@michigan.gov<\/span><span><\/span><\/a><span>\u00a0or call toll-free at 1-888-447-2687.<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dear Neighbor, I hope this newsletter reaches you and your family safe and healthy. 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