MedicaidAdministrativeMedium impact
MSA 16-28
Michigan Medicaid - MDHHS·MI·Provider Bulletin
Effective date
Oct 1, 2016
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
For MI Choice waiver participants in Michigan, NEMT authorization responsibility transfers from MDHHS local offices to waiver agencies in a phased rollout starting October 1, 2016. This affects billing for non-emergency medical transportation services for eligible Medicaid participants.
Action Required
By October 1, 2016 (Phase 1 counties) and April 1, 2017 (Phase 2 counties): Billing team must update NEMT authorization processes for MI Choice waiver participants. Contact waiver agencies instead of MDHHS local offices for NEMT authorization. Verify participant county to determine which authorization process applies. Update billing workflows to reflect new authorization source.