MedicaidReimbursementMedium impact
MSA 19-32
Michigan Medicaid - MDHHS·MI·Provider Bulletin
Effective date
Sep 30, 2019
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Michigan is discontinuing the Rural Access Pool that previously provided supplemental Medicaid payments to hospitals serving low-income rural residents. This policy change rescinds MSA 13-50 and eliminates this funding source for qualifying rural hospitals.
Action Required
Rural hospitals in Michigan: Review current Medicaid reimbursement expectations and remove any references to Rural Access Pool payments from financial projections. Contact MDHHS Provider Inquiry at ProviderSupport@michigan.gov or 1-800-292-2550 with questions about alternative reimbursement mechanisms.