Washtenaw County Health Plan:
During the month of April, the Michigan Department of Human Services will have open enrollment for its low-income adult health insurance.
The Department of Human services will be hosting the program under its Adult Benefit Waiver Program, which provides insurance to low-income adults who do not qualify for Medicaid.
Anyone in Michigan between the ages of 19-64 can apply online at www.michigan.gov/dhs. According to the Washtenaw County Department of Human Services, in order to receive benefits for this program an individual must be a U.S. citizen or a legal resident for at least five years.
Single applicants must make less than $335 a month or have a work income less than $620 gross per month. Married couples must make less than $452 a month, or have a work income less than about $750 gross per month. Applicant assets must also total less than $3,000, excluding one car and home.
Washtenaw County manages this plan locally under the title Plan A insurance, and residents of Washtenaw County can receive assistance in the enrollment process at the office through the month of April.
For detailed information on the application process visit www.ewashtenaw.org.
Open enrollment in the Washtenaw County Health Plan is only available for the month of April. Individuals may apply through the Department of Human Services website or in person at the Washtenaw County Health building located at 555 Towner St. in Ypsilanti. The office is open Monday though Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
EMU ranks 54th in affordability:
Eastern Michigan University was ranked 54 out 350 colleges for its affordability among larger colleges by AffordableCollegesOnline.org.
The site looked at admission rates, tuition, total enrollment, average grant dollars and average scholarship per pupil.
Affordable Colleges Online founder Dan Schuessler said in a release, “There are a slew of rankings and lists that promote the most expensive colleges, our lists look at value colleges that also provide an excellent education. These schools are much more affordable for a wider base of students. In a time when the cost of college continues to skyrocket and student debt balloons, it is important to promote more affordable options.”
