MedicaidCoverageHigh impact
HASA 22-08
Michigan Medicaid - MDHHS·MI · OB-GYN, Family Medicine, Pediatrics·Provider Bulletin
Effective date
Apr 1, 2022
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Michigan Medicaid and Healthy Michigan Plan have extended postpartum coverage from 60 days to 12 months effective April 1, 2022. This allows qualified women to remain eligible for Medicaid services for a full year after pregnancy ends, regardless of outcome.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing team must update eligibility verification procedures to recognize that Michigan Medicaid postpartum coverage now extends 12 months instead of 60 days after pregnancy ends. Update billing system notes and train front desk staff on new coverage period. Verify eligibility for all postpartum patients before assuming coverage has ended.