MedicaidAdministrativeMedium impact
MSA 18-53
Michigan Medicaid - MDHHS·MI · Geriatrics, Palliative Care·Provider Bulletin
Effective date
Mar 1, 2019
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Michigan Medicaid providers must return overpayments made by MDHHS for deceased beneficiaries using replacement or void/cancel claims, then use remaining funds for beneficiary private pay. Excess patient trust account balances should be refunded to families to open probate estates where MDHHS will file estate recovery claims.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing team must identify any overpayments received from Michigan Medicaid for deceased beneficiaries age 55+ who received long-term care services. Submit replacement or void/cancel claims to return overpayments to MDHHS. For patient trust account balances, refund excess amounts to families for probate estate opening rather than retaining funds.