MedicaidAdministrativeMedium impact
MSA 19-06
Michigan Medicaid - MDHHS·MI·Provider Bulletin
Effective date
Apr 1, 2019
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Michigan Medicaid has issued a compliance bulletin reinforcing federal nondiscrimination provisions under Section 1557 of the ACA. All providers must ensure they do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, gender identification, sexual orientation, age, or disability when providing medically necessary services.
Action Required
By April 1, 2019: All billing and clinical staff must review federal nondiscrimination laws (Title VI, Title IX, Age Discrimination Act, Section 504 of Rehabilitation Act) and HHS Office of Civil Rights guidance. Ensure all policies and procedures comply with nondiscrimination requirements for medically necessary services. Document compliance training. Failure to comply may result in disenrollment from Michigan Medicaid program.