MedicaidPrior AuthMedium impact
MSA 20-41
Michigan Medicaid - MDHHS·MI · Pediatrics, Critical Care, Palliative Care·Provider Bulletin
Effective date
Apr 1, 2020
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Michigan Medicaid temporarily allows alternative staffing for private duty nursing and hospice services during COVID-19, permits virtual supervisory visits, and modifies prior authorization requirements for new tracheostomy/ventilator patients under 21. These are temporary flexibilities effective April 1, 2020.
Action Required
Immediately: For Michigan Medicaid providers - Document all alternative staffing arrangements and virtual supervisory visits as comments on claims and in beneficiary records. For new tracheostomy/ventilator patients under 21, notify MDHHS Program Review Division at 800-622-0276 before initiating services up to 12 hours/day without prior auth. Maintain all required documentation per Medicaid Provider Manual.