MICHIGAN LINKS
- Department of Human Services- DHS (MI)
General site for the Department of Human Services.
- Department of Human Services Manuals
Provides access to policy and procedure information as well as eligibility, and program administration manuals (PEM & PAM), pertaining to Medicare and Medicaid.
- Statewide Search for Adult Foster Care/Homes for the Aged Facilities
Contains information and ability to search for licensed Adult Foster Care facilities and Homes for the Aged.
- Elder Law and Advocacy Section, State Bar of Michigan (MI)
Contains information on elder law issues and provides access to helpful legal publications.
- Michigan Legal Aid
Contains information to assist people with low and moderate incomes find legal resources.
- Michigan Department of Attorney General (MI)
The “Helping Seniors” of the “quick links” section in this website offers helpful resources for seniors.
- Michigan Legislature (MI)
Provides access to Michigan Laws.
- State Bar of Michigan
(Access to Justice button/ Access to Justice/ 2003 Pro Bono Reference Manual) Pro Bono Manual PART 2 appendix lists legal service providers and pro bon programs offering free legal services to eligible clients.
- Michigan Protection and Advocacy (MI)
Offers information and legal resources for people with disabilities.
- Michigan Poverty Law Program (MI)
Offers information on Elder Law, public benefits, legal findings and advocacy.
- Michigan Medicare/Medicaid Assistance ProgramMichigan Medicare/Medicaid Assistance Program (MMAP) is a free health-benefit counseling service. They provide education and counseling assistance to Michigan's Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries and their families or representatives.
- Michigan Office of Services to the AgingThe Michigan Office of Services to the Aging is your state resource for information on aging in Michigan. If you're an older adult, family member, or caregiver, here you can easily find and be referred to community programs available in your local area.
- Michigan's Quality Improvement OrganizationMPRO improves quality of care for beneficiaries by working with Michigan Medicare providers. They protect the integrity of the Medicare Trust Fund by ensuring that Medicare pays only for services and goods that are reasonable and protect beneficiaries by addressing individual complaints.
- Attorney General's Senior BrigadeAttorney General has launched a website specifically for seniors. It provides useful tips and resources.
NATIONAL LINKS
- AARPTo find financial and medical assistance for older adults of modest means.
- American Bar Association Commission on Law and Aging
Contains research, development, and legal information on elder law issues.
- Legal Hotlines
Offers help in locating senior legal hotlines in other states.
- Federal Trade Commission's Money MattersTips on matters such as scams, budgeting, your home, etc.
- National Health Law Program
Offers information on accessing health care for uninsured or underinsured consumers (including senior citizens) and related legal issues.
- Senior Law
Offers information on Elder Law, estate planning, Medicaid and Medicare and rights of the elderly.
- Long Term Care OmbudsmanThis National Long Term Care Ombudsman is an advocate for residents' rights and quality care, educates consumers and providers, resolves residents' complaints and provides information to the public.
- Medicare.gov: Find and Compare Hospitals This link allows you to search for and compare hospitals in your area.
