MedicaidReimbursementLow impact
MSA 20-76
Michigan Medicaid - MDHHS·MI · Geriatrics·Provider Bulletin
Effective date
Nov 1, 2020
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Michigan Medicaid removes the 85% occupancy limitation for nursing facilities designated as Care and Recovery Centers or COVID Relief Facilities during their COVID-positive admission periods. The occupancy cap still applies to non-designated areas of these facilities.
Action Required
No immediate action required for most billing teams. This policy only affects nursing facilities in Michigan that are designated as Care and Recovery Centers or COVID Relief Facilities for Medicaid reimbursement calculations.