Michigan families are frantically searching for alternatives as federal funding for food assistance is set to stop Saturday because of the government shutdown. ‘I’m very stressed, I’m out of touch, I’m scared,’ said one mom.
Eli Newman
Eli Newman covers public health, access to care and policy for Bridge Michigan's Health Watch team. A lifelong Michigander with a decade of public radio experience, he previously served as assistant news director at WKAR in East Lansing and spent nearly nine years at WDET in Detroit covering breaking news, politics and community affairs. His work has been recognized by the Public Media Journalists Association, the Michigan Associated Press Media Editors, the Michigan Association of Broadcasters and the Society of Professional Journalists Detroit chapter. Eli earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan. He lives in Detroit.
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Michigan health care woes: Insurers leaving, rates rising, subsidies in limbo
Regulators say some providers are leaving the state and dropping coverage in the individual market amid major shifts in health care policy. Meantime, expect to pay more.
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Food assistance to ‘pause’ for 1.4M in Michigan due to federal shutdown
Michigan health officials: SNAP food assistance benefits for 1.4 million will “temporarily pause” in November if federal government shutdown continues. Program for mothers with infant children also at risk.
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Michigan cuts off weight-loss drugs for most Medicaid patients, saving $240M
The $81 billion state budget imposes new restrictions on many GLP-1 drugs, requiring them to be used only for the ‘morbidly obese’
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Affordable Care Act subsidies and US shutdown: What’s at stake in Michigan
Republicans and Democrats in Congress are divided on a government spending plan, while a decision to extend the Affordable Care Act’s enhanced premium tax credits remains in limbo. Here’s what that means for Michigan.
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Here’s how to find help coping with the church shooting in Grand Blanc
Here are some resources to help families, veterans and others.
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Michigan church shooting: Trump, Whitmer, others condemn violence
President Donald Trump, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and others called for an end to violence after at least two people were killed at a Grand Blanc Township church.
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What’s happening with Legionnaires’ disease in Michigan
Michigan has reported 34 cases of legionellosis in the last four weeks. Here’s what you need to know about the disease.
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Disorder sparks sudden OCD in kids. Should Michigan force insurers to cover?
Their children suddenly developed obsessive compulsive disorder and extreme food aversions. Parents are asking state lawmakers to mandate coverage on an ‘experimental’ treatment.
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Whitmer directs state agencies to promote COVID-19 vaccine access
The governor’s directive comes ahead of a pivotal meeting of a federal vaccine advisory panel this week, which is set to issue new guidance on childhood immunizations.
