MedicaidCoverageMedium impact
MSA 20-50
Michigan Medicaid - MDHHS·MI · Psychiatry·Provider Bulletin
Effective date
Sep 1, 2020
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Michigan Medicaid has expanded Youth Peer Support Services to include young adults up to age 26, with updated provider qualifications and service delivery requirements. This creates new billing opportunities for mental health services provided by qualified Youth Peer Support Specialists in community and home settings.
Action Required
By September 1, 2020: Billing teams at CMHSPs and PIHPs must update systems to bill for Youth Peer Support Services for expanded age range (up to 26 years old). Verify provider credentials for Youth Peer Support Specialists meet new MDHHS training requirements. Update encounter forms to capture required documentation for individual plan of service goals and lived experience components.