MedicaidCoverageLow impact
MSA 19-26
Michigan Medicaid - MDHHS·MI · Pediatrics, Psychiatry·Provider Bulletin
Effective date
Oct 1, 2019
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Michigan established a new Caring 4 Students (C4S) program allowing Intermediate School Districts to bill Medicaid for nursing and behavioral health services provided to general education students in school settings. This expands the existing School-Based Services program which previously only covered special education students.
Action Required
No immediate action required for most healthcare practices. This policy only affects Intermediate School Districts, Detroit Public Schools Community District, and Michigan School for the Deaf who are the only eligible providers to bill Medicaid for these school-based services.