MedicaidCoverageMedium impact
MMP 23-73: Continuous Eligibility for Medicaid and MIChild for Children Under 19 Years of Age
Michigan Medicaid - MDHHS·MI · Pediatrics, Family Medicine, General Practice·Enrollment
Effective date
Jan 1, 2024
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Starting January 1, 2024, Michigan children under 19 will have continuous Medicaid and MIChild eligibility for 12 months without interruption, and MIChild beneficiaries will no longer pay premiums. This means fewer coverage gaps and denied claims for pediatric patients.
Action Required
By January 1, 2024: Billing team must update patient eligibility verification procedures to reflect 12-month continuous coverage for Michigan Medicaid/MIChild patients under 19. Stop collecting MIChild premiums effective this date. Update front desk staff training on new eligibility rules to reduce unnecessary re-verifications during the 12-month period.