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High-dose Caffeine is Safe and Effective for Preemies, Study Finds

Feb 8
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Read the article on The Globe and Mail's website

Integrated Care Public Forum

Feb 8
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Michigan’s Plan to Integrate Care of Dually-Eligible Individuals PUBLIC FORUM

Did you know that over 200,000 Michigan residents navigate the complex world of Medicare and Medicaid at the same time?

Join us as we discuss how the state plans to coordinate services for individuals who participate in both programs.

What is Integrated Care? Learn here!

How will it impact the quality of care?

How will it impact your organization?

Review the plan before it is sent to Washington DC for approval

See the flyer for complete information

Monday, March 12

10:00 am—Noon Fitzgerald High School Campus Automotive Technology Building 23200 Ryan Road Warren, MI

New Grants Awarded to UCP Michigan

Dec 14 '11
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UCP Michigan has been awarded new grants for Regional Coordination in the Northern Lower Peninsula, Central and Eastern Michigan. The grants from the Michigan Developmental Disabilities Council total $150,000 per year for five years.

The Regional Coordinators will focus on the six to eight RICCs (Regional Interagency Consumer Committees) in the region, along with other advocacy groups.

The goals of the project are to:

1. Improve the effectiveness of RICCs in defining and achieving their goals, through training, supports and connection to other resources.

2. Guide the RICC members in creating personal network maps as a base for RICC work in the community and outreach for new, diverse members and people with high/complex support needs.

3. Help RICCs develop and use their skills for policy advocacy.

4. Coordinate regional events to build skills and promote peer learning among RICCs.

5. Build collaborations with community groups, among RICCs in the region, with the Council, its workgroups, committees and new training grants.

6. Support development of peer leader networks, including new leaders and helping those leaders connect to RICCs or emerge from RICCs.

Testers Needed!

Dec 14 '11
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Testers needed of all ages, to investigate civil rights violations in Ingham, Jackson, Lenawee, Livingston, Monroe and Washtenaw Counties.

The Fair Housing Center of Southeastern Michigan is seeking women and men to assist in the investigation of housing discrimination complaints ("testing"). "Testers" pose as home seekers in a variety of housing rental situations. Testers will be paid a per-test stipend or may choose to volunteer. Hours are flexible and attention to detail is a must. Access to personal transportation is helpful, but not required.

The FHC currently needs woman and men from all racial, ethnic, and religious backgrounds.

The Fair Housing Center of Southeastern Michigan is private, non-profit agency that provides investigative sevices (testing), advice, advocacy, conciliation, attorney referral, and community education. State and federal law prohibits housing discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, family status, disability, marital status, age, sexual orientation, source of income, and student/non-student status.

If you would like more information on becoming a tester, or if you think you have been the victim of illegal housing discrimination, please call the Fair Housing Center using our toll free number: 1-877-979-FAIR.

Fair Housing: It's not an option. It's the law.

Kroger Community Rewards Program

Dec 14 '11
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Looking for a simple way to support UCP Michigan? We are pleased to announce our participation in the Kroger Community Rewards Program. Simply sign up in-store for a Kroger Plus Shopper’s Card, and then register online at krogercommunityrewards.com and designate UCP Michigan (organization number 90828) as your charity of choice. All proceeds will be used to fund UCP Michigan programs and services!

The National Children’s Study

Dec 14 '11
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The National Children’s Study is the largest and most detailed study to focus on children’s health and development in the country. The study will examine the effects of environmental factors including diet, water, air, community and genetics on growth and development of over 100,000 children from birth to age 21. The study may inform research into many conditions such as birth defects, injuries, asthma, and obesity. The study hopes to learn about the root causes of many childhood diseases and syndromes including Cerebral Palsy.

There will be 5 Michigan sites :

Genesee County, MI

Grand Traverse County, MI

Lenawee County, MI

Macomb County, MI

Wayne County, MI *

*The first site to enroll study participants is Wayne County.

For more information about the study and how to enroll call 888-996-4627or go to www.mancs.us .

Electronic Payments

Dec 14 '11
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Don’t Wait – Sign Up Today!/Spread the Word that Signing up for Electronic Payments is Easy!

The U.S. Department of the Treasury now requires all federal benefit and nontax payments to be paid electronically. If you are applying for Social Security, Veterans benefits or other federal benefits on or after May 1, 2011, you will receive your payments electronically starting with their first payment.If you are currently receiving federal benefit checks, you will need to switch to an electronic payment option by March 1, 2013.

Have a bank or credit union account? Sign up for direct deposit. Your money goes straight into your checking or savings account each month, so you can count on it being there on time, every time. It’s easy. Visit your local financial institution, sign up online at www.GoDirect.org, or call the U.S. Treasury Processing Center at (800) 333-1795.

Prefer a prepaid debit card? The Direct Express® cardis a Treasury-recommended prepaid debit card that provides another safe, low-cost way to get your federal benefit payments. Your money will be posted to your FDIC-insured Direct Express® card account each month, so you can access your money immediately on payment day. There are no sign-up fees, monthly fees or overdraft charges. Some fees for optional services may apply. No bank account or credit check is required.

For more information, visit www.GoDirect.org.

Newsletters

Dec 14 '11
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ATTENTION UCP SUPPORTERS! Our newsletters will now be done in an email format only. If you would like to receive our newsletter, please send your name, city, and email address to , or call us at 800.828.2714.

Get out to a park!

Dec 14 '11
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More and more mobile tools are being developed for Michigan citizens on the go. Today, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources launched the official MI Camping and Recreation Locator application. Now available at no cost at BlackBerry App World, Android Market and on the App Store, the app offers users an easy way to locate information about favorite Michigan state parks, forest campgrounds, boat launches and outdoor activities. Developed by the DNR and the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB), this user-friendly app offers search opportunities for state parks, forest campgrounds and boat launches by region, city or proximity. Features include:

* Camping, lodging and boating information

* Maps showing the location of each state park, forest campground and boat launch

* Distance between you and each recreational opportunity

* Click-to-call phone numbers to easily contact the recreational facilities

* Boat launch information such as name and size of the lake, river or pond, details about the ramp and number of parking spaces

* State park and forest information such as size of the park, special rules, description of the park and activities you can find there

* Information about outdoor recreational opportunities, such as swimming, hiking and horseback riding

To learn more about the app, go to www.michigan.gov/campandreclocator

New Website Focuses on Job Seekers With Disabilities

Dec 14 '11
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JobTIPS is a free program designed to help individuals with disabilities explore career interests, seek and obtain employment, and maintain employment. Through text and video-based features, the JobTIPS website offers tools to identify compatible employment opportunities. The site also offers interviewing advice and tips on when and how to talk about a diagnosis.

The website was developed using nearly $1 million in grant money from the federal economic stimulus package provided through the National Institutes of Health.

In addition to assistance for individuals with disabilities, the website includes resources for educators, clinicians and transition specialists.

Visit the JobTIPS website for more information.

Michigan Family Support Initiative

Dec 14 '11
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The Michigan Family Support Initiative (MFSI) is a statewide initiative aimed at reuniting, preserving, strengthening, and maintaining families of individuals with developmental disabilities. In keeping with this mission, the MFSI will work to ensure that individuals with developmental disabilities in Michigan receive ample support and opportunities to exercise true choice and self-determination in their home communities. The Initiative is funded by a 5-year grant from the Administration on Developmental Disabilities, Administration for Children and Families under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Grant #90DN0274).

Visit the Wayne State University Developmental Disabilities Institute website for more information on this initiative.

Health Professionals: Looking for CEUs?

Dec 14 '11
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The Partnership for Health & Disability (PHD) offers online training for healthcare and public health professionals of all kinds in understanding and treating patients with disabilities.

PHD is supported by the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, and the Michigan Department of Community Health. The partnership’s goals include reducing health disparities, preventing secondary conditions, and promoting healthy lifestyles among people with disabilities.

The two one-hour online training sessions can help you gain a better understanding of the access and wellness issues that affect people with disabilities, and how you can mitigate barriers to appropriate care. One course centers on people with developmental disabilities; the other, on people with physical and sensory disabilities.

Upon completion of the training, CEUs are available through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The courses are free; one CEU for each course will be offered for a $15 fee. To access the training, go to: www.midisabilityhealth.org/healthProfessionals.cfm

Medicare Part D

Dec 14 '11
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Medicare Part D open enrollment is from Oct 15 - December 7th. For more information, please visit http://www.medicare.gov/navigation/medicare-basics/medicare-benefits/part-d.aspx#WhenJoinDrugPlan

Apply to Develop Michigan's Integrated Care Plan

Dec 14 '11
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The State of Michigan Department of Community Health is developing a plan to integrate the financing and delivery of services and supports for people who are eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid. The state is organizing four work groups to meet and provide in-depth input into the proposed plan. The four workgoups are:

· Care Coordination and Assessment

· Education, Outreach, and Enrollee Protections

· Performance Measurement and Quality Management

· Service Array and Provider Network

Each workgroup is limited to 35 people. People with disabilities, their families and advocates are encouraged to apply to participate in the workgroups. YOUR voice and experience will greatly enhance the final outcome of the proposed plan.

To apply for a workgroup go to:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/DualEligibles_WorkgroupForm

Deadline to apply is October 21st.

You can submit comments to:

For more information go to: https://janus.pscinc.com/dualeligibles/

Michigan’s New Health Insurance Program (HIP)

Dec 14 '11
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The Health Insurance Program (HIP) for Michigan is a new statewide program that will provide high-quality health insurance coverage at affordable rates to uninsured Michigan residents with pre-existing medical conditions.

Consumers previously rejected by insurers or forced to wait six months for coverage because they have costly medical conditions are starting to get benefits from HIP Michigan. Michigan’s high-risk pool began offering coverage Oct. 1, and already some patients are booking surgeries, doctor visits and treatments long delayed because they had no way to pay for them.

Detailed benefit, enrollment, cost and eligibility information, as well as application forms, are available at www.HIPMichigan.com. Applications are also available by calling HIP Michigan at (877) 459-3113 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST.

HIP Michigan is offered through the temporary federal high-risk pool created by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, the federal health care reform law passed earlier this year. The program will operate until Dec. 31, 2013, when federal law requires all insurers to accept individuals regardless of pre-existing conditions.

Changes in Children’s Special Health Care Services

Dec 14 '11
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Starting November 1, 2010 the Children’s Special Health Care Services program is requiring new applicants and current participants who may be eligible for Medicaid or MI Child to apply for those services. Once a family receives a letter from CSHCS the family has 90 days to apply to Medicaid and MI Child. For families currently enrolled, the CSHCS services will cease after 90 days if the family does not complete the application. This is a change from previous years.

CSHCS is for children under 20 years old with certain medically qualifying conditions. For information about the program and the application to enroll go to the CSHCS website or call the CSHCS Family Phone Line at 1-800-359-3722 or write to the Family Center at:

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