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Childcare Virtual Job Fair to be Held February 23

Amy Kraatz joins TV 6 to discuss the Childcare Virtual Job Fair on February 23.

The following release was created and distributed by TV 6.

Watch Amy’s interview in it’s entirety.

MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) – The State of Michigan, Upper Peninsula Michigan Works!, and Great Start to Quality are joining forces for an upcoming virtual job fair.

Amy Kraatz, the MiLEAP Grant Coordinator with U.P. Michigan Works!, says these free events will feature employers in the childcare industry who are looking to hire people who want to work in the childcare field.

The event is on Wednesday, February 23, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Employers can reach out to U.P. Michigan Works! at 800-285-9675 to participate.

If you are interested, please call your local Michigan Works! at 800-285-9675 or email contactus@upmichiganworks.org.

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Medicaid in the Upper Peninsula

Navigating health coverage and work requirements can be confusing, so here’s a simple guide on how the program works and who fills what role:

Medicaid is a health care program funded by the state and federal government that provides health care services to eligible, low-income Michigan citizens, including adults, children, the elderly, pregnant woman, and some people with disabilities.

  • Upper Peninsula Health Plan (UPHP) is a managed care organization licensed by the State of Michigan to provide Medicaid medical services. UPHP helps eligible members access healthcare services, providers, care management, and member support after they are enrolled in Medicaid. They are the only organization of this kind in the Upper Peninsula. 
  • Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) administers Medicaid in Michigan, determines eligibility, manages enrollment through MI Bridges, and oversees Healthy Michigan Plan work requirement policies and exemptions.
  • Upper Peninsula Michigan Works! (UPMW) helps individuals connect with employment, education, training, and career services that may help them meet Healthy Michigan Plan work requirement activities and achieve their employment goals.

To learn more about Medicaid in the U.P, visit UPHP.com.