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MMP 25-57: Flint Water Settlement Income and Asset Disregards
Michigan Medicaid - MDHHS·MI·Provider Bulletin
Effective date
Feb 1, 2026
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Michigan will disregard Flint Water Settlement payments as income and assets when determining Medicaid eligibility for SSI and Medically Needy programs. This policy helps ensure settlement recipients maintain their Medicaid coverage despite receiving settlement funds.
Action Required
No immediate action required for billing teams. This is an eligibility determination change that affects patient qualification for Medicaid coverage, not billing procedures or codes. Monitor for patients who may newly qualify for Medicaid due to this settlement income disregard.