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MSA 17-27
Michigan Medicaid - MDHHS·MI · Psychiatry·Provider Bulletin
Effective date
Oct 1, 2017
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Michigan Medicaid is removing the 20-visit maximum limitation for outpatient behavioral health/psychotherapy services effective October 1, 2017. This applies to both Fee-for-Service and Medicaid Health Plan beneficiaries, allowing unlimited visits when medically necessary.
Action Required
Before October 1, 2017: Billing team must update system settings to remove 20-visit annual limits for Michigan Medicaid psychotherapy services. Update encounter forms and staff training to reflect unlimited visits are now allowed. Verify billing software no longer flags claims after 20 visits for Michigan Medicaid patients.