MedicaidCoverageMedium impact
MSA 21-26
Michigan Medicaid - MDHHS·MI·Provider Bulletin
Effective date
Sep 1, 2021
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Michigan has updated COVID-19 emergency policy MSA 20-19 to clarify that Medicaid and MIChild coverage can only be closed in four specific circumstances: moving out of state, beneficiary request, death, or invalid enrollment due to error or fraud. All other program closures remain suspended under the federal health emergency declaration.
Action Required
By September 1, 2021: Billing team should note that Michigan Medicaid and MIChild beneficiaries will maintain continuous coverage except in the four specified circumstances. Verify patient eligibility as usual, but expect fewer coverage terminations. Update staff on the limited closure criteria to avoid confusion when processing claims.