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Meridian Supports Michigan Communities This Holiday Season

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022

DETROIT, Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Meridian and its community partners have teamed up to help Michigan families enjoy a holiday meal together and provide gifts for children in need.

Key Points: 
  • This year, Meridian is partnering with the Salvation Army in Benton Harbor, Michigan to provide Christmas meals for up to 700 participating families.
  • "That's why Meridian wants to help ensure we're supporting the needs of our communities this holiday season."
  • To help address food insecurity in these counties this holiday season, Meridian donated to Gleaners Community Food Bank in Detroit and Holiday Hope in Flint, which held a holiday party in November for 100 youth.
  • Meridian of Michigan provides government-sponsored managed care services to families, children, seniors, and individuals with complex medical needs primarily through Medicaid (Meridian), Medicare Advantage (Wellcare), Medicare-Medicaid Plans (MeridianComplete), and the Health Insurance Marketplace (Ambetter from Meridian).

Family Sues After Michigan Girl, 17, Denied Kidney Transplant for Refusing Shots

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Friday, May 13, 2022

Alisa Campau has end-stage renal disease and only minimal functioning in her one remaining kidney.

Key Points: 
  • Alisa Campau has end-stage renal disease and only minimal functioning in her one remaining kidney.
  • that no person may ever be denied life-saving medical treatment just for refusing a shot."
  • As Jenna explains, it is critical that Alisa be placed on the pediatric transplant list before she turns 18 this July.
  • Pediatric transplant patients receive high priority, so Alisa could receive a kidney within months."