MedicaidAdministrativeLow impact
MSA 20-73
Michigan Medicaid - MDHHS·MI · Geriatrics·Provider Bulletin
Effective date
Dec 1, 2020
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Michigan Medicaid established COVID Relief (CR) Facilities allowing designated nursing facilities to retain COVID-positive residents and admit new COVID-positive patients under specific circumstances. Non-designated facilities must transfer COVID-positive residents to alternate locations.
Action Required
No billing team action required. This policy establishes facility designation criteria for nursing homes treating COVID-positive residents but does not affect billing codes, prior authorization requirements, or claim submission processes.