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CSHCS ALERT #2-2018-Medicare and TEP Requirements

Thu 2/1/2018 3:24 PM

Dear Colleagues:

As you are aware, on May 1, 2017, CSHCS required clients 19-64 years of age, within the lowest payment agreement category, to be put into a Temporary Eligibility Period (TEP) while they applied for the Healthy Michigan Plan (HMP).

Clients who are enrolled in Medicare are NOT eligible for the Healthy Michigan Plan (HMP).

Therefore, effective January 1, 2018, a TEP is not required for adult clients with Medicare that fall into the $120 payment agreement category.

Please note:  Clients in this payment agreement category may be eligible for CSHCS’ Insurance Premium Payment Benefit, which can pay part or all of their Medicare Part B premiums.

If you have questions regarding Medicare and TEP requirements, or if you would like to know more about the CSHCS’ Insurance Premium Payment Benefit, please contact Amy Chapko at chapkoa@michigan.gov or (517) 241-8998.

Thank you.

 

Theresa Christner, M.A.

Manager, Policy/Program Development Section

Children’s Special Health Care Services Division

Michigan Department of Health and Human Services

320 S. Walnut, Lansing, MI 48933