Medicare/Medicaid

Due to State budget cuts, we are losing our primary source of funding, but there are many ways that you can help keep our program in the community!

HILLSDALE COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION is offering a donor match program! The foundation will match donations made through them, up to $10,000! Donations can be dropped off at the Foundation or mailed to them at P.O. Box 276 Hillsdale, MI 49242. Online gifts can be made at their website https://abouthccf.org/ KROGER COMMUNITY REWARDS Visit the Kroger website to link your plus card with Hillsdale CASA and a percentage of quarterly sales are donated directly back to us. The Michigan Medicare/Medicaid Assistance Program (MMAP) is a program for Medicare beneficiaries and their families when they need help understanding Medicare and Medicaid eligibility, enrollment, or coverage of medical bills for Medicare supplemental and long-term care insurance. MMAP counselors Medicare/Medicaid Assistance AMAZON SMILE We are a registered charity with Amazon Smile. Select us as your charity of choice and a percentage of sales will be donated back to us. Helping Hands Pregnancy Resource Center (HHPRC), formerly known as Alpha Omega Care Center is located at 46 South Howell Street, Hillsdale, MI. Our mission is to empower men and women to make life-affirming decisions about pregnancy and sexuality through Christ-centered compassion, resources, and education. Established in 1987 under the name of “Alpha Omega Women’s will provide information about benefits and help people solve problems with health benefit programs and related insurance products. MMAP Counselors are concerned individuals who receive special training in health insurance counseling issues. They are specially trained in Medicare and Medicaid law and regulations and related insurance products. They are not connected with any insurance QUALIFIED CHARITABLE DISTRIBUTIONS Talk with your financial advisor or accountant about Qualified Charitable Distributions from Care Center”, we are the only Crisis Pregnancy Care Center in Hillsdale County. We are a non-profit agency; all our services are provided at no cost to our clients and are received through generous donations from individuals, businesses, and churches company, nor are they licensed to sell insurance. Their purpose is to serve you in an objective and confidential manner. They will also your IRA, gifting appreciated assets, and throughout Hillsdale County. advocate on your behalf when problems arise. donation of real property. MMAP Counselors can help you understand doctor bills, hospital bills, and Medicare Summary Notices (MSN). Help is also available DESIGNER PURSE BINGO SERVICES INCLUDE: with medicare insurance enrollment, claims, and appeals and to review Medicare supplemental insurance needs, comparisons Designer Purse Bingo will be held September Earn While You Learn (EWYL): Moms earn “baby bucks” of policies, and assistance in getting claims honored and/or refunds. Also, help with enrollment in Medicaid, Qualified Medicare 25th and we are looking for businesses, while learning through parenting classes. A wide array of topBeneficiary (QMB), Specified Low-income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB), and additional low-income Medicare Beneficiary (ALMB) organizations, or individuals to sponsor ics span prenatal care through the toddler years, parenting and programs and assistance with appeals and post-enrollment problems. HOW MUCH DOES MMAP COST? There is no cost to you. MMAP counselors give their time and expertise free of charge. The Federal Health Care Financing Administration, which administers the Medicare program, has provided funding to train and support MMAP purses. Please contact Heather Upton for more info. 517-425-4145 or casaofhillsdale@gmail.com step-parenting, life skills, as well as special circumstances such as adoption. “Baby Bucks” can be spent in our Blessing Store on new baby/toddler clothing as well as baby tubs, pack ‘n plays, new cribs and mattresses, high chairs, etc. Counselors. Find us on Facebook at To schedule an appointment with a local MMAP Counselor or for more information, call Lisa Wheeler at (517) 437-2422 or (800) 4793348 or email lwheeler@hillsdaleseniors.org. Hillsdale CASA, Inc - Child Advocates #changeachildsstory Vitally Important Parent (VIP): Dads are important, too! These classes are just like EWYL, but are focused on the important role fathers play in the lives of their children. “Dad Dollars” are earned and can be spent in the Blessing Store, as well. Material Assistance: Help for parents who choose life. Once a month, parents can come in for diapers, wipes, formula, baby food, and clothing at no cost. Pregnancy Tests: No cost, lab-quality pregnancy tests are offered at Helping Hands. Ultrasounds: Coming soon! Fundraising is complete! We hope to offer this service at no cost in early Autumn, 2021 and provide an amazing opportunity to save babies and affirm life. Numbers: According to our 2019 records, we saw 419 clients. We provided 5,111 diapers and 4,267 items of clothing. Thirty-nine parents attended parenting classes, 303 clients came to our center for material assistance. Fifty-eight potential parents came in for no-cost pregnancy tests. Helping Hands volunteers logged in 1,846 hours. Name and Logo Change: “Alpha Omega” has special and significant meaning to many in the Hillsdale County community, so WHY did we change our name? We chose a name that clearly and simply represents our mission and services to those who need our help. Visit Helping Hands at www.helpinghandsprc.org and follow them at facebook.com/hhprchillsdale

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