This page has information specific to this state, including contact information for federal and state agencies, and some key information about laws and consumer protections.
To find financial assistance resources, please visit CancerFinances.org.
Disability Insurance
Federal Disability Insurance (SSDI & SSI)
Social Security Administration
800.772.1213
Estate Planning & Medical Decision Making
Triage Cancer's free State-Specific Estate Planning Toolkit includes information about estate planning in general, and information about Michigan estate planning documents, and the specific forms you need.
Consumer Rights
Employment
Federal Fair Employment Agency
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
800.669.4000
info@eeoc.gov
Reasonable Accommodations
Job Accommodation Network
800.526.7234
jan@AskJAN.org
Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
U.S. Department of Labor
Wage & Hour Division
866.487.9243
State Fair Employment Agency
Michigan Department of Civil Rights
517.335.3165
MDCR-INFO@michigan.gov
Vocational Rehabilitation
517.373.3740
Health Insurance
Quick Guide to Health Insurance Marketplaces
Michigan Health Insurance Marketplace (a.k.a Exchange)
800.318.2596
Health Insurance Consumer Assistance Program & External Appeals
877.999.6442
State Children's Health Insurance Program
Michigan Department of Health & Human Services, MIChild
517.373.3740
Find Health & Dental Coverage For Your Family
InsureKids.gov
COBRA
U.S. Department of Labor
Employee Benefits Security Administration
Medicaid Programs
Triage Cancer Guide to Medicaid Expansion
Medicaid
MDHHS
State Medicaid Program for In-Home Care
Home Help Program
Premium Assistance Program
888.826.6565
State Children's Health Insurance Program
Michigan Department of Health & Human Services, MIChild
517.373.3740
Find Health & Dental Coverage For Your Family
InsureKids.gov
Medicare
Medicare
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
800.MEDICARE (633.4227)
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
Hill Burton Federally-Funded Health Centers
Federally Qualified Health Centers
National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP)
Breast & Cervical Cancer Treatment Program (BCCTP)
Transportation
Local transit systems may provide free or discounted rates for low-income individuals and families. Some cities also offer bus passes, vouchers for taxi or ride-sharing services, or shuttle services for patients traveling to cancer treatments.
Dial 211 for assistance.
Unemployment Resources
Unemployment Agency
Unemployment Insurance Agency
866.500.0017
Agency: Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity
Information and filing available here. Click here to see the current weekly benefit amount and the maximum length of benefits. Payments are available via direct deposit or debit card. A comprehensive guidebook is available here. Video tutorials on how to apply are available here. Frequently asked questions are answered here. 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
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.
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.