MedicaidAdministrativeLow impact
MSA 20-27
Michigan Medicaid - MDHHS·MI · Geriatrics, Internal Medicine, Family Medicine·Provider Bulletin
Effective date
Apr 16, 2020
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Michigan established COVID-19 Regional Hubs for nursing facilities to care for COVID-19-affected residents, temporarily waiving normal Medicaid admission requirements like PASARR screenings and eligibility verification at time of admission. This primarily affects long-term care billing and coordination with Medicaid managed care organizations.
Action Required
No immediate action required for typical medical billing teams. This policy affects nursing facilities and long-term care providers in Michigan who wish to become designated COVID-19 Regional Hubs. If your practice provides services to nursing facility patients, coordinate with applicable Medicaid Managed Care Organizations when patients are admitted to Regional Hubs.