 An Affordable Plan for Everyone
- The annual Health Insurance Marketplace open enrollment period is November 1, 2024 - January 15, 2025.
- Michiganders can shop for a health plan by visiting the Health Insurance Marketplace or by calling 800-318-2596 (TTY: 1-855-889-4325). New rules have streamlined the number of available plans to make it easier for Michiganders to take advantage of savings.
- For questions about health coverage, visit gov/HealthInsurance or call DIFS 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at 877-999-6442.
Seniors — Medicare Open Enrollment
- The annual Medicare Open Enrollment Period is October 15, 2024 - December 7, 2024.
- During this time, seniors enrolled in Medicare can review and change their coverage for the following year. Michiganders can explore their options by visiting the Medicare Website or calling 1-800-MEDICARE. Additional information about Medicare can be found at the Michigan Departments of Insurance and Financial Services Website.
- Navigating Medicare can be confusing. Michigan Medicare Assistance Program (MMAP) is an additional resource to help Michiganders understand their options and answer any questions about Medicare.
- Over the next several weeks, MMAP will be traveling to community sites throughout Wayne County and Downriver to provide seniors with free and unbiased information about their Medicare plans. See the list of events where you can speak with a certified MMAP counselor about your Medicare plans. To learn more or request assistance, visit mmapinc.org.
Plan First! — Family Planning Services for Every Eligible Michigander
- Plan First! is a limited health coverage program administered by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), providing free family planning services to thousands of Michiganders.
- With Plan First!, we are ensuring that families have access to resources they need to decide when and if they want to start a family and important health care services like birth control, cancer screenings, and STI testing.
- Plan First! is a limited Medicaid benefit covering family planning services for those who do not qualify for traditional Medicaid. Eligible Michiganders can take advantage of in-office visits with providers, access birth control and other contraceptive products, and receive testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections, and other services.
- Learn more about Plan First! benefits and services at michigan.gov/PlanFirst.
 Our Progress to Keep Michigan Healthy
The balanced, bipartisan budget I signed in August will make Michigan a healthier, more affordable place to live. Last October, I signed bipartisan legislation enshrining cost-saving provisions of the Affordable Care Act into state law, including requirements for preventative care, protections for preexisting conditions, and allowing children to stay on their parents’ plans until they turn 26. In May, I signed bipartisan legislation requiring insurance providers to offer equal coverage for mental health and substance use disorder treatments.
The new budget goes a heck of a lot further by:
- Establishing new behavioral health clinics to serve 35,000 patients.
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Zeroing out premiums for MIChild, insurance for children in poverty.
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Funding the Crisis Line so you can get emergency mental help support when you need it.
- Continuing Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies initiative to reduce racial infant and maternal health disparities.
When I was in the Michigan Legislature, I worked across the aisle to establish the Healthy Michigan Plan, which expanded Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The plan now covers over 1 million Michiganders.
In tandem with the Biden-Harris administration, we’ve lowered the cost of prescription drugs and bolstered access to quality, affordable health care. Medicare now negotiates the prices of ten expensive, commonly used prescription drugs directly, and insulin now costs $35 a month for everyone. Click here to see how this will help save money for people with Medicare and what drugs will be offered at a lower price.
Let’s keep working together to build a healthier, happier Michigan.
Appointments Opportunities
As we build a bright future for Michigan, I invite you to play an active role in moving our great state forward. Check out my current appointment opportunities available through January 2025.
Your voice and expertise matter, and I am dedicated to ensuring that our Cabinet, Executive Office, and all state boards and commissions reflect the diversity and talent that Michigan has to offer. These opportunities span over 240 boards and commissions across state agencies, addressing a wide range of critical issues. Your skills and passion can make a real difference.
To see the full list of boards and commissions or to apply for an appointment opportunity, visit www.michigan.gov/appointments.
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