THE WHP PLAN A APPLICATION PERIOD  IS CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. (See "Important" note below!)

WHP "Plan A" - Applications/Forms

WHP "Plan A" is for Washtenaw County residents who enroll in the Adult Benefit Waiver Program (ABW; also called "Adult Medical Program" or AMP; formerly State Medical Program). In general, people who are likely to qualify are:

• Adults age 18 through 64 with no dependent children
• With income up to 35% of the Poverty Level (according to Michigan Medicaid). For example, in 2008 income for an individual must not be more than about $3,640 per year; and
• A U.S. citizen or a non-citizen, legal resident in the U.S., usually for at least 5 years; and
• Without private or public insurance such as Blue Cross, full Medicaid, and Medicare.

IMPORTANT: Michigan Department of Human Services ABW (WHP Plan A) is closed to new applicants as of February 29th, 2008.   For more information, contact State of Michigan Department of Human Services (DHS; formerly Family Independence Agency, FIA), Washtenaw County Office, 22 Center Street, Ypsilanti, MI  48198, phone (734) 481-2000, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

BE AWARE THAT:

• ABW (WHP Plan A) has more comprehensive health benefits than WHP Plan B (see "Covered Services" below).
• Currently WHP Plan B members who apply for ABW (WHP Plan A) and do NOT qualify will NOT lose their WHP Plan B coverage.

COVERED SERVICES:

WHP Plan A Covers:

• Primary health care from WHP Primary Providers;
• Diagnostic tests such as X-rays, laboratory tests and others;
• Some pre-approved specialty care services;
• Inpatient hospitalization (in Washtenaw County only);
• Emergency Room services for "true emergencies";
• A limited number of prescription drugs (mostly generic drugs);
• Outpatient mental health visits (limited number).

WHP Plan A has more comprehensive health benefits than WHP Plan B. For example, WHP Plan A benefits are:

• $1 co-payments for both brand and generic prescription drugs;
• More psychotropic prescription drugs (for mental health conditions);
• Prescription drugs for HIV-AIDS;
• Emergency Room services outside of Washtenaw County for "true emergencies"; and
• Ground ambulance for "true emergencies."

For more information, click here to see the WHP Plan A Member Handbook

(updated 8-20-2008 bb)