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REQUESTS FOR BIDS
Fiscal Years 2014 – 2016

The DAAA will begin accepting Requests for Bids (RFBs) for the FY 2014 – 2016 funding period for the Direct Purchase of Services vendor pool (MI Choice / Project CHOICE) beginning Monday, June 10, 2013. The RFB may be downloaded by clicking on the appropriate links below. Completed proposals must be received in the DAAA office no later than 5:00 p.m. EDST on Friday, July 12, 2013. Late Bids will be rejected.

Click Below to Download FY 2014 – 2016 RFB:

The Instruction Packet is in a PDF format and Application Packet is in Microsoft Word. To download PDF files, you will need Adobe Reader installed on your system.

Direct Purchase of Services – Request for Bids
     INSTRUCTION Packet for Direct Purchase of Services Vendor Pool.
    APPLICATION Packet for Direct Purchase of Services Vendor Pool.

A Technical Assistance Workshop will be held on Wednesday, June 19, 2013 at Historic Trinity Church. Refer to the instruction packets for more details and to R.S.V.P.



REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS
Fiscal Years 2014 – 2016


The DAAA will begin accepting Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for the FY 2014 – 2016 funding period beginning Monday, May 13, 2013. The RFPs may be downloaded by clicking on the appropriate link below. Completed proposals must be received in the DAAA office no later than 5:00 p.m. EDST on Friday, June 14, 2013. Late proposals will be rejected.

Click Below to Download FY 2014 – 2016 RFPs:

All Instruction Packets are in a PDF format and Application Packets are in Microsoft Word. To download PDF files, you will need Adobe Reader installed on your system. For a free copy of the Adobe Reader software, click here to download Adobe Reader.



1. Nutrition Services – Request for Proposals

2. Specialized Services – Request for Proposals

3. Community Support Coordination – Request for Proposals
(for Proposals for five (5) service areas within PSA 1-A)




Michigan Area Agency on Aging Association 2013 Conference Information


DYING BEFORE THEIR TIME II STUDY RELEASED



Detroit Residents Age 50 to 74 Have a Higher Mortality Rate, Require More Hospitalizations, Suffer from More Chronic Illness and Have Poor Access to Health Care than Seniors Who Live in the Rest of Michigan


CLICK HERE to view the press release
CLICK HERE to view DYING BEFORE THEIR TIME II Study



Public Hearings on the FY 2014-2016 Multi-Year Area Plan:
Click here for a flyer about the public hearings

Proposed FY 2014-2016 Multi-Year Area Plan:
Click here for a draft copy of the plan

FY 2013 Annual Implementation Plan:
Click here for a copy of the plan





Looking for THE SENIOR SOLUTION radio show?

Find it at A NEW TIME AND NEW STATIONS - 1:00 P.M., every Saturday on WCHB 1200 AM and 99.9 FM.


The show is still filled with information for older adults who want to maintain their independence - and information also of value to the grown children of aging parents, family caregivers and direct care workers. Together we can help you live today for a better tomorrow!

The Senior Solution is a production of the Detroit Area Agency on Aging hosted by Paul Bridgewater, President and CEO. For more information, click here.





Click here to download a copy of the guide



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Welcome to MMAP
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Michigan Medicare/Medicaid Assistance Program
is a free service that can help you make health insurance decisions

Call 1-800-803-7174

Trained MMAP* Counselors can help you:

    • Understand Medicare/Medicaid
    • Compare or enroll in Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage
    • Review your Medicare supplemental insurance needs
    • Understand Medicare health plans
    • Apply for Medicaid or a Medicare Savings Program
    • Report identity theft, Medicare and Medicaid fraud/abuse or scams
    • Explore long term care insurance options

You can speak with a MMAP counselor by telephone and schedule an appointment to meet in person. If you are homebound, a counselor will meet you where you live.

  • MMAP is Michigan’s SHIP, a State Health Insurance Assistance Program.
  • MMAP is funded by a grant from the Michigan Office of Services to the Aging through funding received from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

Click on any of the links below for more information, on Extra Help and other related websites:




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The startling truth about mortality and Detroit area seniors.


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Employment Opportunities
Employment
and Training
Mature
Workers Program


Are you a mature worker who wants to re-enter the workforce? For more information click here.



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