MedicaidCoverageMedium impact
MMP 22-29
Michigan Medicaid - MDHHS·MI · Pharmacy, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine +1 more·Provider Bulletin
Effective date
Jul 6, 2022
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Michigan Medicaid now allows licensed pharmacists to prescribe FDA-approved COVID-19 oral therapeutics (like Paxlovid) and receive reimbursement for these services. This expands prescribing authority beyond traditional providers to increase access to COVID-19 treatment.
Action Required
Immediately: Update provider directories and referral processes to include enrolled Medicaid pharmacists as potential prescribers for COVID-19 oral therapeutics. Verify pharmacy providers have current Medicaid enrollment before accepting prescriptions. Review claims processing procedures to ensure proper reimbursement for pharmacist-prescribed COVID-19 treatments.