4/4/14 - Some specialists in determining eligibility and enrolling people in Medicaid will be in Livingston County this month to assist locals who are new to the process. The state government expanded Medicaid to include residents who previously were not covered, and beginning April 1st they can start enrolling in the program. To facilitate those who are unfamiliar with signing up or determining their eligibility, the Livingston County Department of Public Health will be hosting special navigators this month who will provide assistance to new Medicaid recipients free of charge. They will be at the department's offices from 9am to 4pm every Wednesday in April, and both appointments and walk-ins are welcome. Those who wish to take advantage of this service should bring the names, social security numbers, and dates of birth of all household members, proof of income for the past 30 days, and any applicable insurance documents. They must also bring information on any insurance provided by their employer, but this will not affect their eligibility. Livingston County partnered with Washtenaw County to improve the odds of a successful grant application for the service, which was eventually approved. Health Educator Chelsea Moxlow says that strategy also ensured that as many people as possible in both counties will get assistance enrolling for Medicaid. Those who are interested in the service can contact the Department of Public Health at (517) 552-6838. (TD)
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