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The public is invited to attend a virtual meeting hosted by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) from 9:30 a.m. to noon, Monday, Oct. 20, about the list of prescription drugs covered under Michigan’s Medicaid health plans known as the Medicaid Health Plan Common Formulary. The purpose of the meeting is to provide an annual forum for the public, partners and interested parties to comment on the prescription list. This forum is in addition to the quarterly written public comment periods. The annual Michigan Medicaid Health Plan Common Formulary stakeholder meeting will be held virtually via Zoom using the password SLVU14. Participants may also access the meeting by phone by dialing 408-961-3928 and entering access code 351013. Attendees are asked to RSVP by emailing KrepsD@michigan.gov by Wednesday, Oct. 15. MDHHS created the common formulary in 2016 to streamline drug coverage policies for Medicaid and Healthy Michigan Plan beneficiaries and providers. The common formulary is required in state law and in the Medicaid health plan contract to ensure that prescription drugs are common across all contracted plans. Medicaid health plans may be less restrictive – but not more restrictive – than the coverage in the common formulary for products not on the Michigan Preferred Drug List, which is a subset of the drugs listed on the common formulary. As of Oct. 1, 2020, the common formulary coverage for products began aligning with the Michigan Preferred Drug List – including any prior authorization and step therapy requirements. Find more information about the common formulary including the list of covered prescription drugs at Michigan.gov/MCOpharmacy. If you need special services including ASL interpreters, written information in other formats or language translation services, email krepsd@michigan.gov no later than 5 p.m., Friday, Oct. 10, to allow sufficient time to set up arrangements. Those unable to attend can submit questions or comments to the Common Formulary mailbox at MDHHSCommonFormulary@michigan.gov no later than Wednesday, Oct.15.
The Karmanos Cancer Institute, along with the Detroit Public Library are co-hosting the 2025 Community Conversations on Cancer series: A series to connect the community to the latest on cancer care and research, and promote dialogue between cancer care providers, researchers, and community members. The next event in the series will be held both in person at the Detroit Public Library (Main Branch) and virtually via Zoom on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. To register for the program, visit: bit.ly/CCOC_102225 or use the QR codes on the attached flyer. Please contact KCI COE Events at kcicoeevents@karmanos.org or via phone at 313-576-8911 with any questions, or for help with registration.
Join us in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month now until October 15th! Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to celebrate the rich history, vibrant culture, and communities throughout the State of Michigan. To read Governor Gretchen Whitmer's proclamation of Hispanic Heritage Month, visit https://www.michigan.gov/whitmer/news/proclamations/2025/09/15/september-15-october-15-2025-hispanic-heritage-month
Karmanos Cancer Institute's Office of Community Outreach and Engagement (COE), in collaboration with the Detroit Public Library, invites you to the next event in the Community Conversation on Cancer series. This event will be held both in person at the Detroit Public Library (Main Branch) and virtually via Zoom on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. To register for the program, visit: bit.ly/CCOC_102225 or use the QR code on the attached flyers. Please contact KCI COE Events at kcicoeevents@karmanos.org or via phone at 313-576-8911 with any questions, or for help with registration.
The Veterans Crisis Line is available 24/7, 365 days a year, and provides completely confidential support. Family members and friends concerned about a Veteran are also encouraged to call.