Michael is a Long-Term Care Specialist working on various assignments related to long-term care. Michael previously worked at the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) as manager of the Long-Term Care Policy Section, which is responsible for Medicaid policy for nursing facilities, level of care determination, hospice, Home Health, Private Duty Nursing, Brain Injury Services and the MI Choice waiver program. Prior to working at MDHHS, Michael worked at the Wayne State University Developmental Disabilities Institute conducting projects supporting self-determination for people with disabilities. Michael has also worked for local agencies providing residential and vocational services to people with disabilities.
Michael can be reached at mdaeschlein@meji.org or (517) 827-8038.