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MMP 23-48: Policy Updates for the Children’s Home and Community-Based Services Waiver (CWP)
Michigan Medicaid - MDHHS·MI · Psychiatry, Pediatrics·Medical Policy
Effective date
Oct 1, 2023
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Michigan Medicaid has added a new covered service called Overnight Health and Safety Support (OHSS) to the Children's Home and Community-Based Services Waiver, effective October 1, 2023. This service provides awake overnight supervision for beneficiaries who need health and safety support during nighttime hours to maintain independent living in community settings.
Action Required
By October 1, 2023: Billing teams serving Michigan Medicaid Children's Home and Community-Based Services Waiver beneficiaries must verify billing procedures for the new Overnight Health and Safety Support (OHSS) service. Contact Provider Support at ProviderSupport@michigan.gov or 1-800-292-2550 to obtain specific billing codes and documentation requirements for OHSS services. Update billing systems to accommodate this new waiver service category once codes are provided.