MedicaidDocumentationMedium impact
MSA 16-23
Michigan Medicaid - MDHHS·MI · Pediatrics, Psychiatry·Provider Bulletin
Effective date
Jan 1, 2016
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Michigan Medicaid updated qualification requirements for Behavioral Health Treatment providers serving children with autism, now allowing BACB-approved master's degrees. Additionally, the DD-CGAS assessment scale must replace the Clinical Global Impression Severity Scale for all autism evaluations and re-evaluations.
Action Required
Immediately: Providers offering autism services must update assessment protocols to use DD-CGAS instead of Clinical Global Impression Severity Scale for all evaluations. Ensure Qualified Behavioral Health Professionals meet updated education requirements including BACB-approved master's degrees. Update documentation templates to reflect new assessment requirements for ADOS-2 and DD-CGAS usage.