MedicaidAdministrativeHigh impact
MSA 16-32
Michigan Medicaid - MDHHS·MI · Dentistry·Provider Bulletin
Effective date
Nov 30, 2016
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Michigan corrected their Medicaid dental enrollment process for beneficiaries under 21. Instead of immediate enrollment in Healthy Kids Dental upon Medicaid eligibility, beneficiaries will now remain in Medicaid Fee-for-Service until enrolled in Healthy Kids Dental on the first day of the next available month.
Action Required
Immediately: Dental office staff must verify each patient's Medicaid eligibility and enrollment status prior to every appointment, as enrollment determinations occur monthly. Update front desk procedures to check whether patients under 21 are enrolled in Medicaid Fee-for-Service or Healthy Kids Dental before providing services, as this affects billing procedures.