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Michigan Seniors Receive Nearly $15 Million in Prescription
Drug CreditsContact: Terry Stanton (517) 335-1356
August 29, 2001
The Michigan Department of Treasury today issued nearly $15
million in credits to 29,000 seniors for their 2000 prescription drug costs.
"These credits will aid seniors struggling to pay their
out-of-pocket health care expenses," said State Treasurer Douglas B.
Roberts.
The program, which assists low-income Michigan residents over
64 years of age, provides a maximum credit of $600 for an individual and $1200
for a married couple. The average 2000 credit is $506.91 - up from $504 last
year.
To be eligible for the 2000 credit, a Michigan resident must
have met the following criteria:
- Applicant must have turned 65 by December 31, 2000. If both husband and
wife claim the credit, each must meet the age requirement.
- Household income for 2000 must not have exceeded $12,525 for single
persons or $16,875 for married couples.
- Residents of a licensed health care facility for at least six consecutive
months during 2000 are not eligible.
- Applicant must have filed a claim by June 1, 2001.
Seniors with questions about the prescription drug credit or
concerns about their claims should contact the Department of Treasury at
1-800-487-7000. For questions on Medicaid, please call: 1-888-858-5929. | 
