MedicaidAdministrativeMedium impact
MSA 20-66
Michigan Medicaid - MDHHS·MI · Infectious Disease, Geriatrics, Internal Medicine·Provider Bulletin
Effective date
Sep 30, 2020
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Michigan establishes Care and Recovery Centers (CRCs) as specialized nursing facilities to treat COVID-19 patients who need nursing care but not hospitalization. This creates new admission pathways for COVID-positive patients from hospitals and nursing facilities that cannot provide proper isolation.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing teams at Michigan facilities should identify if their facility qualifies as a CRC based on CMS 3+ star staffing rating and no DPNA restrictions. If eligible and interested, complete MDHHS application including floor plans, staffing plans, infection control procedures, and testing history. Monitor for CRC designation opportunities in your Emergency Preparedness Region.