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Senior Times - June 2023 Page 27
PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY ENDS – NOW WHAT?
By: Lynn Sutfin, MDHHS
The federal Public Health Emergency (PHE) has come to a close. As a result, all remaining state Epidemic Orders have been rescinded. Residential and long-term care facility reporting, testing, and vaccine orders have also ended.
Michiganders can find options at vaccines.gov or at the COVID-19 Hotline at 888-535-6136. MDHHS will continue to support vaccination for homebound populations and support COVID-19 vaccine events.
positive COVID-19 test results, negative COVID-19 test reporting will no longer be required and total test volume and test positivity will no longer be available on the COVID-19 Dashboard. The dash- board will be updated to focus metrics on initiation and receipt of a bivalent vaccine and will be updat- ed according to CDC cadence, which is expected to be monthly starting in June. Statewide, aggregate COVID-19 nursing home data will now be available
Medicaid Redeterminations – Medicaid beneficiaries will have to renew their coverage this year as Michigan resumes Medicaid eligibility redeterminations to comply with federal legislation as the PHE ends. Renewals for traditional Medicaid and the Healthy Michigan Plan will
take place monthly starting in June 2023 and run through May 2024. Monthly renewal notices will be sent three months prior to a beneficiaries’ renewal date starting with June renewal dates. Beneficiaries can check their renewal month at Michigan.gov/ MIBridges.
Hospitals and nursing homes will need to observe CDC and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) guidance and requirements, which will continue to mandate reporting.
Therapeutics – Authorized COVID-19 therapeu- tics will continue to be available. The federal gov- ernment has purchased a supply of antiviral treat- ments that will be available at no cost. After that supply is depleted, costs will depend largely on the
on the LTC data page.
“MDHHS will continue to pro- vide resources to Michiganders to help prevent the spread of COVID- 19 and other respiratory illnesses, including access to free testing
and vaccines,” said Dr. Natasha Bagdasarian, MDHHS chief medi- cal executive.
Testing – MDHHS will contin- ue supporting free, over-the-count- er (OTC) test distribution through the Michigan library program. Tests shipped direct to households via Project Act will be supported until at least June 2023. MDHHS will also support distribution of COVID-19 antigen tests to high- risk settings including long-term care, shelters, jails, and schools.
Free COVID-19 testing will
also continue at neighborhood
and community testing locations,
including distribution of OTCs. In
addition, the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC) will continue to sup- port free COVID-19 testing at some locations.
Additionally, the program that allowed Medicare coverage and payment for over-the-counter
Michigan Resources Continue
as Federal COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Ends
* No-cost coverage will continue for Michigan residents on Medicaid through September 30, 2024.
Insurances may change over-the- counter test coverage. Free tests will continue to be available.* Find info at Michigan.gov/COVIDTest.
All remaining state epidemic orders will be rescinded.
Therapeutics will be available by prescription.* Talk to your health care provider. Learn more at Michigan.gov/COVIDTherapy.
Some data reporting will change. For more information, visit Michigan.gov/Coronavirus/Stats.
No changes currently to vaccine distribution. Find a vaccine at Vaccines.gov.
Information will continue to be available at Michigan.gov/Coronavirus.
No-cost coverage for testing will continue
for Michigan residents with Medicaid through September 30, 2024, however other insurers may require cost-sharing. Individuals should contact their insurer for more information.
type of health insurance an individual has available. No-cost coverage will continue for Michigan resi- dents with Medicaid through September 30, 2024.
(OTC) COVID-19 tests ended May 11; Medicare Advantage plans may continue to cover the tests, and beneficiaries should check with their plan for details.
Vaccines – COVID-19 vaccines will likely move to the commercial market, however, as the federal supply persists there will be no changes or cost associated with receiving a COVID-19 vaccine.
Data – COVID-19 remains a reportable disease in Michigan as a result case, death, and demograph- ic information will continue to be posted regularly along with wastewater surveillance, outbreak report- ing, COVID-like illness, and hospitalization data. Discontined data includes negative test results and case reporting.
More information about the how benefits con- nected to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency are changing can be found at Michigan.gov /2023BenefitChanges.
Although Michigan will continue to receive
To find the most updated information on COVID-19, including vaccines and testing, visit Michigan.gov/Coronavirus.
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MEDILODGE OF MARSHALL
879 E. Michigan Avenue, Marshall, MI 49068 (269) 365-6366
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NORTHPOINTE WOODS ASSISTED LIVING
700 North Avenue, Battle Creek, MI 49017 (269) 964-7625
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NORTHPOINTE WOODS INDEPENDENT LIVING
700 North Avenue, Battle Creek, MI 49017 (269) 964-7625
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OAKS AT NORTHPOINTE WOODS
706 North Avenue, Battle Creek, MI 49017 (269) 964-4655
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PINNACLE CARE
675 Wagner Dr., Battle Creek, MI 49017 Helen Ray, (269) 967-8327
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THORNAPPLE MANOR
2700 Nashville Rd., Hastings, MI 49058 Lyn Briel, (269) 945-2407
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TRUE CARE LIVING
565 General Ave. Springfield, MI 49037 Calina Foster, (269) 968-3365
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VILLA AT WINSTON COURT, SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY
208 Winston, Marshall, MI 49068 Dustin Burrett, (269) 248-6226
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VILLAGE OF MILL CREEK
300 Carl Ave, Battle Creek, MI 49037 Jennifer Bouchard, (269) 962-0605
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WOODLAWN MEADOWS RETIREMENT VILLAGE
1821 N East Street, Hastings, MI 49058 Allison Kortz, (269) 948-4921
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NUMBER OF UNITS INDEPENDENT LIVING ASSISTED LIVING SKILLED NURSING ALZHEIMER / DEMENTIA RESPITE CARE
ADULT DAY CARE PETS
RESIDENT PARKING TRANSPORTATION PRIVATE PAY NURSE ON DUTY REHAB
LONG TERM STAY SHORT TERM STAY MEDICATION DELIVERY LAUNDRY HOUSEKEEPING ACTIVITIES
100% MEALS
24 HOUR STAFFING LICENSED FACILITY SPECIFIC DIET PLANS