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Find a Patient Advocate in Michigan Covered by Medicare

Medicare-covered patient advocacy across Michigan, from Detroit to the Upper Peninsula.

Aviator helps Michiganders coordinate Medicare, referrals, and long-term support across two peninsulas, multiple health systems, and communities where weather and travel can limit access.

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Connect care across two peninsulas

We coordinate between local providers and specialists in Detroit, Grand Rapids, Lansing, Ann Arbor, Traverse City, and Upper Peninsula medical hubs.

Make Medicare and care options clearer

Your advocate helps organize questions and connect you with Michigan SHIP, MI Options, and the Area Agency on Aging serving your county.

Keep care on track through distance

We follow up on appointments, records, prescriptions, equipment, and transportation so winter weather or long drives do not derail the plan.

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Michigan State Health Insurance Assistance Program

Free Medicare counseling for Michigan beneficiaries

SHIP Program

Sub Categories:

Claims Help

Nursing Home Support

Complaint Resolution

Provides impartial help understanding Medicare benefits, plans, costs, and enrollment.

Michigan SHIP connects residents with certified counselors who can explain Original Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Part D, supplements, claims, appeals, and savings programs.

How to qualify:

Available free to Michigan Medicare beneficiaries, people nearing eligibility, caregivers, and authorized representatives.

Contact Information:

1-800-803-7174

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MI Options

Person-centered guidance for long-term services and supports

Information & Referral

Sub Categories:

Claims Help

Nursing Home Support

Complaint Resolution

Helps older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers understand care and support choices.

MI Options provides statewide information and person-centered options counseling about long-term services, home and community-based supports, and local agencies that can help.

How to qualify:

Michigan older adults, adults with disabilities, caregivers, and families may contact the program. Referred services apply their own eligibility rules.

Contact Information:

1-800-803-7174

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Michigan Long Term Care Ombudsman Program

Free, resident-directed advocacy across Michigan

Long-Term Care Ombudsman

Sub Categories:

Claims Help

Nursing Home Support

Complaint Resolution

Advocates for people in nursing homes, homes for the aged, and adult foster care homes.

Michigan ombudsmen work at the resident's direction to investigate concerns, explain rights, and seek solutions involving care, safety, autonomy, and quality of life.

How to qualify:

Residents of licensed Michigan nursing homes, homes for the aged, and adult foster care homes may request help. Others may contact the program about a resident.

Find a Patient Advocate in Michigan Covered by Medicare

Find a Patient Advocate in Michigan Covered by Medicare

Medicare-covered patient advocacy across Michigan, from Detroit to the Upper Peninsula.

Medicare-covered patient advocacy across Michigan, from Detroit to the Upper Peninsula.

Local Resources

Michigan State Health Insurance Assistance Program

Free Medicare counseling for Michigan beneficiaries

Category:

SHIP Program

Sub Categories:

Claims Help

Nursing Home Support

Complaint Resolution

Provides impartial help understanding Medicare benefits, plans, costs, and enrollment.

Michigan SHIP connects residents with certified counselors who can explain Original Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Part D, supplements, claims, appeals, and savings programs.

How to qualify:

Available free to Michigan Medicare beneficiaries, people nearing eligibility, caregivers, and authorized representatives.

Contact Information:

1-800-803-7174

Click Here

MI Options

Person-centered guidance for long-term services and supports

Category:

Information & Referral

Sub Categories:

Claims Help

Nursing Home Support

Complaint Resolution

Helps older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers understand care and support choices.

MI Options provides statewide information and person-centered options counseling about long-term services, home and community-based supports, and local agencies that can help.

How to qualify:

Michigan older adults, adults with disabilities, caregivers, and families may contact the program. Referred services apply their own eligibility rules.

Contact Information:

1-800-803-7174

Click Here

Michigan Long Term Care Ombudsman Program

Free, resident-directed advocacy across Michigan

Category:

Long-Term Care Ombudsman

Sub Categories:

Claims Help

Nursing Home Support

Complaint Resolution

Advocates for people in nursing homes, homes for the aged, and adult foster care homes.

Michigan ombudsmen work at the resident's direction to investigate concerns, explain rights, and seek solutions involving care, safety, autonomy, and quality of life.

How to qualify:

Residents of licensed Michigan nursing homes, homes for the aged, and adult foster care homes may request help. Others may contact the program about a resident.

Contact Information:

1-866-485-9393

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