Legal Assistance
Triage Cancer Legal Assistance Quick Guide
American Bar Association Lawyer Referral Programs
LawHelp
www.lawhelp.org/find-help
American Bar Association Free Legal Answers
www.freelegalanswers.org
Medical-Legal Partnerships
http://medical-legalpartnership.org/partnerships/
State Cancer Information
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
State Comprehensive Cancer Control Program
State Comprehensive Cancer Control Plan
State Health Care Coverage Facts
Georgetown University Health Policy Institute
https://ccf.georgetown.edu/state-childrens-health-facts/
Disability Insurance
Federal Disability Insurance (SSDI & SSI)
Social Security Administration
800.772.1213
www.ssa.gov
To find your local SSA office:
https://secure.ssa.gov/ICON/main.jsp
Estate Planning & Medical Decision Making
Triage Cancer Quick Guide to Estate Planning
Triage Cancer Checklist: Getting Organized
Michigan Advanced Health Care Directives
Wills & Trusts
State Laws on Creating Wills
Helpful Links: Making a Will
Michigan State Bar Guide to Medical and Legal Decisions
Bankruptcy
How to File Bankruptcy in Michigan for Free
Filing bankruptcy can be an effective way to eliminate medical bills and credit card debt among other kinds of erasable debts.
Employment
Federal Fair Employment Agency
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
800.669.4000
info@eeoc.gov
www.eeoc.gov
Reasonable Accommodations
Job Accommodation Network
800.526.7234
jan@AskJAN.org
www.AskJAN.org
Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
U.S. Department of Labor
Wage & Hour Division
866.487.9243
www.dol.gov/whd
State Fair Employment Agency
Michigan Department of Civil Rights
517.335.3165
MDCR-INFO@michigan.gov
www.michigan.gov/mdcr
State Health Care Coverage Facts
Georgetown University Health Policy Institute
https://ccf.georgetown.edu/state-childrens-health-facts/
Vocational Rehabilitation
517.373.3740
www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/
Health Insurance
Michigan Health Insurance Marketplace (a.k.a Exchange)
800.318.2596
www.healthcare.gov/
Health Insurance Consumer Assistance Program & External Appeals
877.999.6442
www.michigan.gov/difs/
COBRA
U.S. Department of Labor
Employee Benefits Security Administration
866.444.3272
www.dol.gov/ebsa
COBRA-Michigan
Michigan Civil Service Commission, Employee Benefits Division
517.373.7977 or 800.505.5011
www.michigan.gov/mdcs/
State Children's Health Insurance Program
Michigan Department of Health & Human Services, MIChild
517.373.3740
www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/
Find Health & Dental Coverage For Your Family
InsureKids.gov
https://www.insurekidsnow.gov/coverage/mi/index.html
Medicaid Programs
Triage Cancer Guide to Medicaid Expansion
Medicaid
MDHHS
www.michigan.gov/medicaid
State Medicaid Program for In-Home Care
Home Help Program
Premium Assistance Program
888.826.6565
https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/0,5885,7-339-71550_2955_2982_46000_46001-317002–,00.html
Medicare
Medicare
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
800.MEDICARE (633.4227)
www.medicare.gov
Medicare Assistance
State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)
Health Care Programs & Laws
Women’s Health & Cancer Rights Act (WHCRA)
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
Sharing Medical Information with Family & Friends
https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/ocr/privacy/hipaa/
understanding/consumers/sharing-family-friends.pdf
Hill Burton Federally-Funded Health Centers
Federally Qualified Health Centers
National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP)
Unemployment Resources
Unemployment Agency
Unemployment Insurance Agency
866.500.0017
www.michigan.gov/uia
Agency: Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity
Information and filing available at: https://www.michigan.gov/leo/0,5863,7-336-78421_97241—,00.html. The maximum weekly benefit amount available is $362. Benefits may be claimed for a maximum of 26 weeks. Payments are available via direct deposit or debit card. A comprehensive guidebook is available here: https://www.michigan.gov/documents/uia_UC1901_76146_7.pdf. Video tutorials on how to apply are available here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcPPZAWezX74MaMSac3l900E2KE8ph3_2. Frequently asked questions are answered here: https://www.michigan.gov/leo/0,5863,7-336-78421_97241_93360_1535—,00.html. Resources for job searches are available on the main website. Claimants may be required to keep job search records. There is a program available to use LinkedIn as a way to track a claimant’s job search. Customer service can be reached at: 1-866-500-0017; TTY 1-866-366-0004.
Updates related to Michigan unemployment benefits and Covid-19: https://www.michigan.gov//documents/leo/COVID-CARES_Act_4-13_686881_7.pdf, https://www.michigan.gov/leo/0,5863,7-336-78421_97241_98585—,00.html, and https://www.michigan.gov/documents/uia/160_-_Claiming_UI_Benefit_In_Michigan_-_Jan2014_444213_7.pdf
State Clinical Trials Law
The ACA requires that most, non-grandfathered, group health plans provide coverage for the routine costs when participating in clinical trials. Some states have more consumer protections. Click here for more information about clinical trials.
The Michigan Consensus Agreement: (A unique coalition of patient advocate groups, employers, insurance companies, and the representation of health care providers of clinical trials from both the academic and community outpatient setting got together to agree on clinical trials. In a precedent-setting agreement, all 25 members of the Michigan Association of Health Plans agreed to work to increase participation in select cancer-related clinical trials by making payment for services within this context predictable. All member health plans stated a willingness to provide coverage for the routine care costs of patient participation in approved clinical trials.) Private insurance plans, HMO’s, and the state Medicaid program must provide coverage of routine patient care costs associated with Phase II or III cancer clinical trials, as well as the costs of paying for any side effects resulting from the investigational treatment. To qualify for coverage, the studies must be sponsored or approved by: (1) NIH, (2) NCI, (3) U.S. F.D.A., (4) U.S. Dept. of Defense, (5) U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs, (6) CMS, or (7) CDC. (Current 6/14/11) Note: this isn’t a statutory law, but an agreement between members of the group.
http://www.michigancancer.org/PDFs/Resources/MichWkgGroupImpCaOutcomes-ConsensusGuidelines.pdf
Paid Family Sick Leave
Michigan does not have statewide paid family medical leave. However, employers with more than 50 employees must allow employees to accrue paid sick leave up to 40 hours per year. Earned paid leave can be carried over, but employers can limit the amount of paid leave used to 40 hours a year.