Washtenaw Health Project/Washtenaw Health Plan

05/26/2026

🚨 The Washtenaw Health Project office will be closed tomorrow, May 27th and the extended hours event has been cancelled.

05/22/2026

To our Washtenaw Health Project community,

We write to you with profound sadness to share that our friend and colleague, Citlali Espino, passed away this week after a battle with cancer.

When Citlali joined our team in 2024, she fit in right away, as if she had been the missing piece. She jumped in and handled complex forms and issues with responsibility and professionalism beyond her years. She helped her clients with kindness, making sure they found the support they needed, even when it extended beyond our scope of services.

Citlali transformed our days together. She brought more laughter, more conversation, and more connection to our workplace, as well as to the many activities outside of work that she brought her coworkers-turned-friends to. She easily welcomed others into her world, sharing stories and photos of her family, friends, travels, beloved dog Kiddo, and the side hustles she pursued with creativity and determination.

Citlali was driven by a desire to help others — to make people feel more hopeful, cared for, healthy, and optimistic. She was not only an incredibly important part of our team, but also a wonderful friend.

We are so grateful to have known her and to have been changed by her warmth, determined nature, beautiful smile, and humor. Our hearts are with Citlali’s beloved family during this difficult time, as they navigate the loss of someone so deeply important and loved.

05/19/2026

🚨Attention Washtenaw Health Plan members! 🚨

Washtenaw Health Plan renewals are due by May 31, 2026.
The Washtenaw Health Project office will have two extended hours days for renewal drop off and questions.

05/01/2026

🚨Washtenaw Health Plan members:

If you have not completed a renewal please visit us by May 31st at 555 Towner St. Ypsilanti, MI 48198.
Office hours are Monday-Friday 9am-12pm and 1pm-4pm.

04/04/2026

There may be community transmission of measles in our area.

Because of this, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is recommending that local infants ages 6 to 11 months old get an early MMR dose.

➡️ Measles can be dangerous, especially for young children. The MMR vaccine prevents measles and protects our community from further spread.

This early dose is recommended for infants 6 to 11 months old who live in Washtenaw, Monroe, Wayne, Oakland, Jackson, Livingston, or Lenawee counties, as well as infants who spend time in Washtenaw and Monroe counties.

This early dose does not count toward the routine two-dose series. Infants who get an early dose will still require doses at 12-15 months and 4-6 years per the standard schedule. This recommendation is currently in effect through May 16.

Get more details using the link in the comments.

04/02/2026

04/02/2026

Returning marketplace enrollees are cutting back on basic household expenses this year to afford their health care.

This is what happens without the ACA tax credits providing vital relief.
https://www.kff.org/public-opinion/a-follow-up-survey-of-aca-marketplace-enrollees/

03/30/2026

“When people go without insurance, that raises the costs for everyone because hospitals need to cover them,” Lapedis says. “This is a system that affects all of us.”

Executive Director Jeremy Lapedis spoke with Concentrate about the impact the One Big Beautiful Bill act is already having on Washtenaw County. Read the full interview here.

There are already signs that fewer Washtenaw County residents are getting insured – and larger effects on residents, health care system, and small businesses are still to come.

03/28/2026

Did you not receive your WHP renewal form?
Not sure if you need a new card? Find answers to common questions here.

Need help? Contact us.
📞 734-544-3030
📧 whp@washtenaw.org
📍 Visit us Mon-Fri, 9:00am-4:00pm (closed 12:00-1:00pm)
No appointment needed.

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¿No recibió su formulario de renovación de WHP?
¿No está seguro si necesita una nueva tarjeta?
Encuentre respuestas a preguntas comunes.

¿Necesita ayuda? Contáctenos.
📞 734-544-3030
📧 whp@washtenaw.org
📍 Visítenos lunes a viernes, 9:00 a.m. a 4:00 p.m. (cerrado de 12:00 a 1:00 p.m.) No necesita cita.

03/20/2026

Sneak peek at what’s inside:
🧠My mental health service experiences
💉Could there be a cure for Alzheimer’s?
❤️‍🩹The everyday medical risks of street homelessness
🚑Behind the siren: Huron Valley ambulance prevents and responds to emergencies
🦠From the Archive: To vaccinate, or not the vaccinate
⛺️Health concerns for unhoused populations
💰Washtenaw Health Project reports significant drop in marketplace enrollment
🫀Education, conversations on cardiovascular disease

Plus, two essays about the upcoming Dance for Mother Earth Powwow!