Washtenaw Health Project/Washtenaw Health Plan

01/06/2026

Medicaid – not Medicare – is the primary payer of home care, through which low-income, older adults and people with disabilities get at-home assistance with self-care, such as bathing, dressing, and eating.

Learn more about Medicaid home care, who is covered, and what services were available in 2025 here: https://on.kff.org/4qaA4BI

01/06/2026

The Washtenaw Health Project is closed today, Tuesday, January 6.

12/19/2025

Washtenaw Health Project staff are Certified Marketplace Assisters and can help you with the whole process! Our staff speak English, Spanish, French, and Arabic, and our telephone interpreters help in 200+ languages. Call 734-544-3030 or email whp@washtenaw.org for help.

This , it’s important to shop & compare health plans. You may be eligible to enroll in a health plan at a lower cost. Visit HealthCare.gov to find a plan that works for you. Most customers qualify for financial help. at: https://www.healthcare.gov/get-coverage

12/19/2025

12/18/2025

📣 Calling Small Businesses & Nonprofits in Washtenaw County!

The Washtenaw Health Project has been hearing from many community members about rising health insurance costs—especially increases in ACA (Marketplace/Obamacare) premiums.

As a local nonprofit focused on healthcare access, we’re exploring whether it may be possible to create a new health plan for small businesses and small nonprofits to help fill this gap.

We’re asking employers with fewer than 50 employees in Washtenaw County (or nearby) to complete a short survey to help us understand:

- Current health coverage options
- Interest in a potential health plan with affordable premiums, low or no deductibles, and reasonable copays

🕒 The survey takes about 10 minutes
📅 Please respond by December 19, 2025

Take the survey here: https://umich.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3Fd4mrb48SUUtts

Your responses will help us understand whether a plan like this could be possible. Development would take time, but your input matters now.

If you or your employees need immediate help with health coverage or care, please contact us:
📞 734-544-3030
📧 whp@washtenaw.org

📍 555 Towner St., Ypsilanti, MI
🕘 Mon–Fri, 9–12 & 1–4

Please share this post with any small businesses, nonprofits, or listservs who may be interested!

12/18/2025

Measles is in Michigan. There was just another case reported in Oakland County (see more details in the comments).

⚠️ Measles is very contagious and can lead to severe complications, especially in children.

Make sure you and your family are protected with MMR vaccination. 2 doses of the MMR vaccine is about 97% effective at preventing measles!

Getting vaccinated helps protect others too, like babies who are too young to get vaccinated.

You can walk in to the Health Department (555 Towner in ) to get an MMR vaccine or check your vaccine record! Check out the graphic for hours and details.

12/16/2025

In need of dental care? We can help you apply for Medicaid or connect with our partner MCDC • My Community Dental Centers to get the high-quality, affordable dental care you need.

Want to start the new year with a healthier smile? 😁🪥

Our Washtenaw County Dental Clinic, MCDC • My Community Dental Centers Washtenaw, is now welcoming new patients of all ages!

Whether it’s been a while since your last dental visit or you’re just getting started on your oral health journey, their compassionate team is ready to help you smile with confidence.

They provide dental care for everyone, including those with Medicaid and those who are uninsured. They offer the same quality of care you would receive at a private, for-profit dental office.

Schedule your appointment online using the link in the comment or by calling 734-480-4250.

12/16/2025

Tonight at hear.say brewing!🎄 Holiday Bingo benefiting Washtenaw Health Project.

Every game helps support affordable healthcare for our neighbors in Washtenaw County. Big thanks to Hear.Say for making this possible!

Tomorrow night at 6:30 PM, join us at for holiday bingo for a good cause with . We’re having fun and raising funds for , who connect people in our community to healthcare regardless of income.

$10 suggested donation at the door.

12/15/2025

Signing yourself up for health insurance at HealthCare.gov? Here's a handy checklist to make sure you have your info ready.

Gather your documents to get ready to enroll. You’ve asked yourself the 3 questions before signing up for a Marketplace plan and figured out that it’s the best option for you. The next step is to gather the documents and information you will need to complete a Marketplace application and select ...

12/15/2025

Updated Dec. 11! "If you've been waiting to see what happens with the extra subsidies, you should enroll in the best plan you can afford by December 15 or December 31, apply for an affordability exemption (see information below) in order to buy a catastrophic plan if you're over 30 and your least-expensive plan is unaffordable, or go without insurance." Keep reading for more helpful information.

The cost of health insurance for people who need to buy ACA plans (also called Obamacare) is causing uncertainty for 2026. U-M experts advise on what to do.

12/15/2025

Getting health insurance from the Health Insurance Marketplace (HealthCare.gov)? Here's what you need to complete your application.

Gather your documents to get ready to enroll. You’ve asked yourself the 3 questions before signing up for a Marketplace plan and figured out that it’s the best option for you. The next step is to gather the documents and information you will need to complete a Marketplace application and select ...

12/15/2025

Enroll by TODAY, Monday, Dec. 15 for January 1 health coverage!
Remember, HealthCare.gov is the only place for Michiganders to purchase health coverage that includes the consumer protections of the Affordable Care Act. Other websites may be scams or may not include all of the protections.

Need help? Call HealthCare.gov 24/7 at 1-800-318-2596