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MMP 23-66: Documenting Beneficiary Consent Authorizing Automatic Refills of Prescribed Pharmacy Products
Michigan Medicaid - MDHHS·MI · Pharmacy·Pharmacy
Effective date
Jan 1, 2024
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Michigan Medicaid now requires pharmacies to obtain written or electronic consent before enrolling beneficiaries in automatic prescription refill programs. Pharmacies must document consent for each prescription, provide annual renewals, conduct drug regimen reviews, and offer full refunds if beneficiaries didn't want the refill.
Action Required
By January 1, 2024: Healthcare practices with in-house pharmacies or those counseling patients about pharmacy programs should inform patients that Michigan Medicaid automatic refill programs now require written consent for each prescription and annual renewals. Advise patients they can withdraw from programs at any time and are entitled to full refunds for unwanted refills.