The Governor of Michigan has issued a new executive order requiring customers to wear a facemask or to be denied service. Due to the ambiguity of the new executive order, MIRA is sending this FAQ to help you navigate these issues so as to mitigate non-compliance by customers. 1. Must I post a sign of…
Text Messages Not Affiliated with State Treasury Department, Possible Scam Michigan Department of Treasury // June 30, 2020 LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Treasury is asking Michiganders to ignore and delete text messages coming from an unknown source that boasts about reuniting individuals with their unclaimed property. Over the last week, the state Treasury…
LANSING, Mich. — Governor Gretchen Whitmer today signed Executive Order 2020-126, which extends existing safety measures to protect consumers and employees at grocery stores and pharmacies. “Michigan has emerged as a national leader in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic, but there is more work to do to protect families from this virus. This executive order will help us continue…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 27, 2020 Contact: Ron Leix, Treasury, 517-335-2167 Penalties and Interest Will Be Waived on Installment Balance LANSING, Mich. – Business taxpayers who have deferred paying their Sales, Use and Withholding (SUW) taxes due to the COVID-19 pandemic can now participate in an installment payment option to satisfy their outstanding tax balance, according…
Updates from Blue Cross of Michigan Here’s the latest information on COVID-19 testing. There are two types of tests: Molecular (viral test): This test is used to determine if a person is currently infected with COVID-19. It can diagnose individuals early in the course of the disease, which helps prevent its spread. Serological (antibody test):…
Residential Customers Residential customers concerned they may not be able to pay their energy bills due to income reductions or health impacts from COVID-19 can use the Personalized Service Protection program to help with their energy needs. Residential customers can also call DTE at 800.477.4747 to discuss their payment options. We have also added a new…
Self-Service Options Available 24 Hours a Day, Seven Days a Week Michigan Department of Treasury // April 30, 2020 LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Treasury continues to serve Michigan taxpayers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Currently, taxpayers can file tax returns, receive refunds, make payments and ask questions through a variety of options. In…
Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation // April 22, 2020 (COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted, and Dr. Amy Acton, MD, MPH, provided the following updates on Ohio’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. ELECTIVE SURGERY ORDER: Dr. Acton today announced an order that directs healthcare providers in hospitals and outpatient surgery centers to…
By Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan COVID-19 not only has physical and economic effects; it also impacts mental health. In the last few weeks alone, 63% of people surveyed said they were depressed, anxious or both, according to a McKinsey consumer survey.* The following mental health care virtual options are available from the comforts…
We’ve got you covered with expanded COVID-19 benefits and services By Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Click here to view COVID-19-related benefit changes for fully insured commercial, Medicare and self-funded customers (including HSA qualified plans). Some benefit changes may require additional considerations for self-funded customers. Click here to review support resources. Ready-to-use COVID-19 materials available…