MedicaidAdministrativeMedium impact
MMP 23-35: Rural Emergency Hospital Reimbursement
Michigan Medicaid - MDHHS·MI · Emergency Medicine·Claims & Billing
Effective date
Jan 1, 2023
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Michigan Medicaid will now reimburse Rural Emergency Hospitals (REHs) using existing OPPS methodology, contingent on CMS approval. Hospitals converting to REH status must update their enrollment in CHAMPS within 35 days and end-date their inpatient specialty while maintaining outpatient services only.
Action Required
Within 35 days of conversion: Rural hospitals converting to REH status must update enrollment and subspecialty information in the CHAMPS provider enrollment system. End-date inpatient specialty and ensure only outpatient services are maintained. Review existing supplemental payment program eligibility as REH conversion may impact these programs.