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Alpena County: Residents received $130.34 million per capita from Medicare transfers in 2022

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 9.3% of income in Alpena County, providing an average of $4,518 per capita to residents.

By North Michigan News | Apr 20, 2025

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2022: Alcona County aging and government transfer dependency trends

Since 1970, Alcona County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 19.2%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 12.2%.

By North Michigan News | Apr 19, 2025

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Grand Traverse County: Medicare dependency reached 5.1% in 2022

By North Michigan News | Apr 19, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 5.1% of income in Grand Traverse County, providing an average of $3,146 per capita to residents.

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Cavitt proposes snow day forgiveness for storm-hit Michigan schools

By North Michigan News | Apr 18, 2025

State Rep. Cam Cavitt put forward a proposal aimed at preventing Northern Michigan schools from having to extend their academic calendar into July after closures due to a recent ice storm.

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Oscoda County: Medicare dependency reached 9.6% in 2022

By North Michigan News | Apr 18, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 9.6% of income in Oscoda County, providing an average of $3,875 per capita to residents.

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Missaukee County: Medicare made up 7% of total income in 2022

By North Michigan News | Apr 17, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 7% of income in Missaukee County, providing an average of $3,065 per capita to residents.

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Borton supports bill for Northern Michigan ice storm recovery funds

By North Michigan News | Apr 16, 2025

State Representative Ken Borton has expressed his support for a legislative measure aimed at securing recovery funds for Northern Michigan following severe ice storms.

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Rep Cam Cavitt testifies for $300M storm relief plan in Northern Michigan

By North Michigan News | Apr 16, 2025

State Representative Cam Cavitt gave testimony on Wednesday supporting a legislative proposal aimed at securing $300 million for ice storm recovery in Northern Michigan.

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Michigan senator introduces bill to aid schools affected by ice storm

By North Michigan News | Apr 16, 2025

Senator John Damoose has introduced a new bill aimed at providing scheduling flexibility for schools in Northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula significantly affected by the recent ice storm.

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Montmorency County: Medicare transfers accounted for 14.4% of income in 2022

By North Michigan News | Apr 16, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 14.4% of income in Montmorency County, providing an average of $5,970 per capita to residents.

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Alcona County: Residents received $56.32 million per capita from Medicare transfers in 2022

By North Michigan News | Apr 15, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 10.9% of income in Alcona County, providing an average of $5,407 per capita to residents.

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Presque Isle County ranks 13th in Michigan for highest government transfer income per capita in 2022

By North Michigan News | Apr 14, 2025

In 2022, residents of Presque Isle County received an average of $16,872 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 13th highest in Michigan.

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Crawford County: Medicare dependency reached 8.8% in 2022

By North Michigan News | Apr 14, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 8.8% of income in Crawford County, providing an average of $3,652 per capita to residents.

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Oscoda County: Residents received $21.42 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By North Michigan News | Apr 13, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 6.3% of income in Oscoda County, providing an average of $2,549 per capita to residents.

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Missaukee County: Medicaid dependency reached 4.9% in 2022

By North Michigan News | Apr 12, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 4.9% of income in Missaukee County, providing an average of $2,135 per capita to residents.

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Rep. Borton supports Whitmer's request for emergency declaration after Michigan storms

By North Michigan News | Apr 11, 2025

State Representative Ken Borton, a Republican from Gaylord, expressed his support on Friday for Governor Gretchen Whitmer's request for a Presidential Emergency Declaration following severe storms in Northern Michigan.

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Cavitt emphasizes need for federal support after Northern Michigan storms

By North Michigan News | Apr 11, 2025

State Representative Cam Cavitt has expressed his support for Governor Gretchen Whitmer's request for a Presidential Emergency Declaration following severe storms that struck Northern Michigan.

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Montmorency County: Medicaid made up 6.3% of total income in 2022

By North Michigan News | Apr 11, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 6.3% of income in Montmorency County, providing an average of $2,592 per capita to residents.

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Alcona County: Medicaid transfers accounted for 4.3% of income in 2022

By North Michigan News | Apr 10, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 4.3% of income in Alcona County, providing an average of $2,116 per capita to residents.

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Crawford County: Residents received $27.69 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By North Michigan News | Apr 9, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 4.9% of income in Crawford County, providing an average of $2,053 per capita to residents.