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Too Many Medicare Options Can Complicate Enrollment

October 31, 2024 Michigan Medicare Assistance Program

Cutting through the overload of Medicare information to find the right plan by Elizabeth Ann Morabito Turning 65 was a milestone for Josue Salazar, who came to the U.S. in 1966 and spent nearly three […]

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Identifying Fake Medicare Communications

October 28, 2024 Michigan Medicare Assistance Program

Tips for verifying letters, calls, and visits by Gail Allyn Short Earlier this summer, Kari*—a retired certified nurse’s aide—found herself bombarded with phone calls from scammers posing as Medicare representatives. Sometimes, they called as often […]

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A Lifeline of Savings

July 22, 2024 Michigan Medicare Assistance Program

MMAP services significantly reduce prescription drug costs by Elizabeth Ann Morabito In the complex world of Medicare, understanding and optimizing coverage can be a daunting task, particularly for seniors relying on expensive medications. For Norma […]

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The Strength in Partnership

July 17, 2024 Michigan Medicare Assistance Program

MMAP services expands senior living services by Elizabeth Ann Morabito A mutually beneficial partnership between the Michigan Medicare Assistance Program and Meer Independent Living Apartments began in 2017 with a Medicare information session during open […]

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Simplifying the Medicare Enrollment Process

July 3, 2024 Michigan Medicare Assistance Program

MMAP helps residents save thousands of dollars in prescription drug costs by Gail Allyn Short Detroit resident Tina Ferguson was days away from her 65th birthday and needed to sign up for Medicare. She had […]

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Health

From Management to Mentorship

May 28, 2024 Michigan Medicare Assistance Program

Helping community members navigate the complexities of Medicare by Gail Allyn Short Before her retirement, Deborah Wagner, of Grosse Pointe, enjoyed a successful career as a partner in a consulting firm. There, she helped large […]

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The Power of Partnership

May 14, 2024 Michigan Medicare Assistance Program

MMAP collaborates with local agencies to expand its services By Gail Allyn Short One Michigan organization is partnering with community-based organizations statewide to help older adults find answers to questions about Medicare insurance plans. The […]

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Medicare Billing Fraud is a Growing Concern

May 3, 2024 Michigan Medicare Assistance Program

How Medicare Beneficiaries Can Protect Themselves from Scams By Whip Villarreal Fraud has unfortunately become increasingly common in our daily lives. Medicare scams are also on the rise. In addition to offering counseling services to […]

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From Classroom to Community

April 18, 2024 Michigan Medicare Assistance Program

How a retired professor is reshaping lives by volunteering at MMAP by Elizabeth Ann Morabito Some people, like Peggy Kahn, are compelled to make a difference. Her lifelong personal and professional interest has centered around […]

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A Michigan nonprofit is helping residents navigate the Medicare system

March 25, 2024 Michigan Medicare Assistance Program

Choosing a Medicare plan can be an intimidating and confusing task for anyone, whether they are enrolling for the first time or are long-time recipients. […]

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