Resources for Advocates
- Written Testimony of Christopher W. Smith at BCBSM hearing on February 21, 2013.
- BCBSM Legislation's Real Impact on Real People, Christopher W. Smith One-Page Summary.
- AARP Infographic on BCBSM's Impact to Seniors.
- Written testimony of Christopher W. Smith (me) at BCBSM hearing on November 19, 2012.
- Written testimony of the Elder Section of the State Bar of Michigan on November 13, 2012.
-For information about important legislators to contact, go to the Take Action section of this website.- Center for Insurance Research, Letter to Rep. Pete Lund, dated October 23, 2012.
- The Michigan Olmstead Coalition, Letter to Senators Regarding BCBSM Legislation, October 15, 2012.
- Area Agencies On Aging Association Advocacy Alert dated October 12, 2012.
- BCBSM Legislation's Real Impact on Real People, Christopher W. Smith One-Page Summary.
- AARP Infographic on BCBSM's Impact to Seniors.
- Written testimony of Christopher W. Smith (me) at BCBSM hearing on November 19, 2012.
- Written testimony of the Elder Section of the State Bar of Michigan on November 13, 2012.
-For information about important legislators to contact, go to the Take Action section of this website.- Center for Insurance Research, Letter to Rep. Pete Lund, dated October 23, 2012.
- The Michigan Olmstead Coalition, Letter to Senators Regarding BCBSM Legislation, October 15, 2012.
- Area Agencies On Aging Association Advocacy Alert dated October 12, 2012.
Current Legislation
BCBSM Legacy Application
The current BCBSM Legacy Application can be found here.
News / Press Releases
- Schuette expresses concern for seniors in Blues' planned conversion, Chris Gautz, Crain's Detroit Business, November 20, 2012.
- Former Attorney General Mike Cox Sues BCBSM Over Medigap Policy, Melissa Anders, MLive, October 31, 2012.
- Don Hazaert: Plenty To Fear About The Deal Between Michigan And Blue Cross, Lansing State Journal, October 27, 2012.
- Blue Cross Bills Create Fears Over Medigap, Mary Ablan, Bridge: News & Analysis from the Center for Michigan, October 23, 2012.
- Hazaert: End Blue Cross' Michigan Monopoly, The Detroit News, October 23, 2011.
- Articles Regarding BCBSM's Passage In The Michigan Senate (In Progress)
- Blue Cross Legislation Draws Criticism, Jerry Wolfe, The Oakland Press, October 15, 2012.
- Senate Leader: Blue Cross Vote Eyed For Next Week, Jeff Karoub, Detroit News, October 11, 2012.
- Uncertainty Surrounds Future of Blue Cross Medigap Coverage, Rick Haglund, MLive, October 9, 2012.
- Schuette Calls for Protections for Seniors, Michigan's Most Vulnerable as Legislature Considers Blue Cross Conversion, Press Release, September 27, 2012.
- Governor Snyder's Press Conference announcing support for the BCBSM mutual conversion dated September 11, 2012.
- Former Attorney General Mike Cox Sues BCBSM Over Medigap Policy, Melissa Anders, MLive, October 31, 2012.
- Don Hazaert: Plenty To Fear About The Deal Between Michigan And Blue Cross, Lansing State Journal, October 27, 2012.
- Blue Cross Bills Create Fears Over Medigap, Mary Ablan, Bridge: News & Analysis from the Center for Michigan, October 23, 2012.
- Hazaert: End Blue Cross' Michigan Monopoly, The Detroit News, October 23, 2011.
- Articles Regarding BCBSM's Passage In The Michigan Senate (In Progress)
- Blue Cross Legislation Draws Criticism, Jerry Wolfe, The Oakland Press, October 15, 2012.
- Senate Leader: Blue Cross Vote Eyed For Next Week, Jeff Karoub, Detroit News, October 11, 2012.
- Uncertainty Surrounds Future of Blue Cross Medigap Coverage, Rick Haglund, MLive, October 9, 2012.
- Schuette Calls for Protections for Seniors, Michigan's Most Vulnerable as Legislature Considers Blue Cross Conversion, Press Release, September 27, 2012.
- Governor Snyder's Press Conference announcing support for the BCBSM mutual conversion dated September 11, 2012.