THE WHP PLAN A IS CLOSED TO NEW ENROLLMENT AS OF MAY 31, 2009

WHP "Plan A" also known as the Adult Medical Program (AMP) is for Washtenaw County residents :

• Age 19 through 64 with no minor children at home;
• With no income or low income:
• • $316 a month for a single person (up to $595 a month for job income only)
  • $425 a month for a married couple (up to $731 a month for job income only);
• U.S. citizens or non-citizen, legal residents in the U.S., usually for at least 5 years; and
• Without private or public insurance such as Blue Cross, full Medicaid, and Medicare;
• Who have less than $3,000 in assents and or savings other than a home and car.

The application for WHP Plan A/AMP is available from the Washtenaw County office of the Department of Human Services (DHS), 22 Center Street, Ypsilanti, MI  48198, phone (734) 481-2000, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Click here: DHS-1171 to find the application online. 

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 such as:

• $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 about WHP Plan A, click here to see the WHP Plan A Member Handbook

IMPORTANT: Michigan Department of Human Services AMP (WHP Plan A) is open to new members until May 31, 2009.   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:

• AMP (WHP Plan A) has more comprehensive health benefits than WHP Plan B.
• When WHP Plan A is open for new enrollment, WHP Plan B members who apply for AMP (WHP Plan A) and do NOT qualify will NOT lose their WHP Plan B coverage.

(updated 6/25/2009 bb)