Jim Milanowski

Jim Milanowski has over 30 years’ experience in the management of mental health, substance abuse, behavioral health managed care and medical care coverage programs. Jim currently serves as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Genesee Health Plan. Previously, Jim served as the Vice President of Marketing and Development for the Genesee, Saginaw and Bay Health Plans, administering community based indigent health care plans and subsidized employer plan (1/3 Share Plan). Together, the health plans have covered over 125,000 residents in the three counties. During his leadership, Genesee Health Plan has received the national quality award from URAC for Best Practices in Patient Empowerment and Protection, the Greater Flint Labor Council’s Community Partnership Award, the Robert M. Pestronk Excellence in Public Health Award and the Michigan Association of Health Plans Pinnacle Award for Best Business Practices. He is a limited-licensed psychologist in the state of Michigan, and has extensive counseling experience with adult, child, and adolescent populations. As a strong advocate and community partner, his expertise includes working to reduce racial disparities, uncompensated care, and the impact of social determinants on health access. Mr. Milanowski received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Spring Arbor University and his Master’s of Science degree in Clinical Psychology from Eastern Michigan University. He is the President of the Michigan Association of County Health Plans and is a Board of Directors member for the Shelter of Flint.