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Michigan: New universal lead testing requirement for children
UnitedHealthcare·MI · Pediatrics, Family Medicine·State news
Effective date
Apr 30, 2025
We identified it
Jun 13, 2026
Summary
Michigan now requires universal blood lead testing for all children under age 6, with mandatory testing at 12 and 24 months. Healthcare providers must update clinical protocols, ensure proper documentation in the Michigan Care Improvement Registry (MCIR), and track HEDIS compliance for lead screening rates.
Action Required
Before April 30, 2025: Pediatric providers must update clinical protocols to include mandatory lead testing at 12 and 24 months for all children. Billing team must ensure lead test results are documented in MCIR and track HEDIS Lead Screening in Children (LSC) measure compliance. Train staff on new universal testing requirements and catch-up testing protocols for children up to age 6. Update EHR systems to flag missing lead tests during well-child visits.