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Go, Jamie, Go! – A Success Story

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Jamie came to Upper Peninsula Michigan Works! (UPMW) as an application eligibility period (AEP) participant through PATH, a cash assistance program, in December 2020. She had over fourteen barriers including health problems, legal problems, financial troubles, and more. Jamie reported, “I’m overwhelmed with stress,” so we got to work offering her help through our services. 

She took her responsibility in the PATH program seriously and followed up with UPMW on every assignment and suggestion. She gained stable housing and child support via Friend of the Court, and later she landed a hotel housekeeping job that made her feel safe and comfortable. She quickly became a supervisor with the same employer. 

We supported Jamie with appropriate work clothing, the fee for her subsidized housing application, and a used car. She quickly graduated out of PATH due to income. With help from UPMW, Jamie got ready to win! 

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Click this link for more information about Michigan Works! job seeker programs and services.

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.