MedicaidAdministrativeLow impact
HASA 22-15
Michigan Medicaid - MDHHS·MI · Pediatrics·Provider Bulletin
Effective date
Jul 1, 2022
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
CSHCS-enrolled families no longer need prior authorization from Local Health Departments for reimbursement of in-state ground transportation and lodging expenses when traveling to CSHCS-approved providers. Reimbursement requests must be submitted within 30 days of travel, with final submission to MDHHS within 90 days.
Action Required
No action required for billing team. This policy change only affects patient reimbursement for transportation and lodging expenses, not provider billing or coding. Patients may contact their Local Health Department representative before travel but no longer need written authorization.