Healthy Michigan Voices: Findings from a survey of Healthy Michigan Plan enrollees

IHPI is partnering with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) to conduct a long-term evaluation of the Healthy Michigan Plan (HMP), Michigan’s Medicaid expansion program. Domain IV of the evaluation includes a series of surveys called Healthy Michigan Voices.

June 2018

Download the full brief highlighting key findings from the 2016 Healthy Michigan Voices Survey.

ACCESS TO CARE

Access to care at the right time

access to care at the right time- 40% saw a primary care provider in the 12 months before enrollment, and 2 in 6 reported forgone care. 85% saw a primary care provider in the 12 months after enrollment, and 1 in 6 reported forgone care. Most said they have equal or better access to primary care (94%) and prescription medications (85%) since enrolling in HMP

Access to care at the right place

access to care at the right place-50%reported that a doctor’s office or clinic was the place they usually went for health care before enrollment. 87%reported that a doctor’s office or clinic was the place they usually went for health care after enrollment. Nearly 2 out of 3 said they were more likely to contact their doctor’s office before going to the ER.

HEALTH AND WELL-BEING

Change in health status since enrolling in HMP

48% reported improved physical health
40% reported improved dental health
38% reported improved mental health

Healthy behaviors

52% reported greater ability to get help staying healthy or preventing health problems since enrolling
75% of those who used tobacco products said they wanted to quit and 91% of those were working on cutting back or quitting
81% of those who completed a Health Risk Assessment (HRA) reported choosing to work on at least one health behavior

Chronic health conditions

69% reported they have a chronic health condition
95% of those with a chronic condition saw a primary care provider in the past 12 months
Enrollees with chronic health conditions were more likely to report getting a flu shot, not drinking sugary drinks, exercising every day, and not engaging in unhealthy alcohol use
30% of all respondents reported that they had a newly diagnosed health condition since enrolling

Financial well-being

89% agreed that the amount they pay for HMP is affordable
86% of those who had problems paying medical bills before HMP reported that their problems paying medical bills had gotten better
49% of respondents reported being employed or self-employed
69% of employed respondents said having HMP helps them do a better job at work
28% of respondents reported being out of work
55% of those out of work said having HMP made them better able to look for a job

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