April 2025: Medicaid Awareness Month

WHEREAS, Medicaid is the largest health insurance program in the U.S.; and,

WHEREAS, Medicaid provides a full range of health care services to adults and children with a lower income; and,

WHEREAS, Medicaid covers one in four Michiganders-2.8 million people statewide -including half the kids in Michigan and more than a third of Michiganders in rural areas; and,

WHEREAS, Medicaid supports nearly 20% of net patient revenues for Michigan hospitals, being especially critical for Michiganders in rural and small towns where local hospitals are often the largest employers; and,

WHEREAS, Medicaid covers nearly 1 million adults in the Healthy Michigan Plan, with zero premiums for Healthy Michigan Plan and MI Child Medicaid plans; and,

WHEREAS, Michigan's Medicaid program provides comprehensive health care coverage including medical visits, hospital stays, prescription medications, preventive care, mental health services, and dental care; and,

WHEREAS, Medicaid ensures that Michigan residents have access to quality, affordable care without financial barriers whether they need a routine check-up or are facing a health challenge; and,

WHEREAS, Michiganders are encouraged to apply for Medicaid if they believe they are eligible, or to submit renewal paper annually to ensure they have access to needed comprehensive healthcare coverage;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Gretchen Whitmer, governor of Michigan, and Garlin Gilchrist II, lieutenant governor of Michigan, do hereby proclaim April 2025 as Medicaid Awareness Month in Michigan.