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The One UP Collaborative

What is the
One UP Collaborative?

The One UP Collaborative consists of multiple groups (collectives) of U.P. stakeholders from private businesses, K-12, and postsecondary education, community organizations, economic development, and workforce development entities.

The collectives are convened by Upper Peninsula Michigan Works! and led by professionals in their respective industries.

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What Does the One UP Collaborative Do?

The One UP Collaborative hosts these collectives, empowering industry leaders to team-up on projects that meet the needs of Upper Peninsula businesses, create demand-driven education and job training programs, drive competition for grant funds speaking as a “one U.P.” voice, and strategize to overcome local challenges.

Current collectives include:

  • Manufacturing
  • Healthcare
  • Hospitality & Tourism
  • Electrification
  • Education & Training
  • Youth Initiatives

Interested in learning more? Join the One UP Collaborative!

To learn more or join the collaborative, please email Megan at mboddy@upmichiganworks.org. 

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.