MedicaidPrior AuthHigh impact
MSA 20-14
Michigan Medicaid - MDHHS·MI·Provider Bulletin
Effective date
Mar 26, 2020
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Michigan Medicaid temporarily waives quantity limits, prior authorization, and documentation requirements for respiratory equipment and medical supplies during COVID-19 emergency. New coverage added for surgical masks, hand sanitizer, and patient gowns with specific HCPCS codes.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing team must update system to remove prior authorization requirements for all listed HCPCS codes for Michigan Medicaid patients. Add new billable items: surgical masks (A4928), hand sanitizer (A9286), and patient gowns (E1399). Ensure physician orders document medical necessity and are kept in patient files. Update encounter forms to reflect waived documentation requirements for respiratory equipment and medical supplies during COVID-19 emergency.