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MMP 26-12: Home and Community Based (HCBS) §1915(i) State Plan Amendment
Michigan Medicaid - MDHHS·MI · Psychiatry·Provider Bulletin
Effective date
Jun 1, 2026
We identified it
Jun 16, 2026
Summary
Michigan updated its Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) State Plan Amendment, expanding behavioral health community services through Prepaid Inpatient Health Plans. Key changes include updated assessment tools, revised service definitions, expanded provider qualifications for housing assistance, and separation of supported employment into individual and small group services.
Action Required
Before June 1, 2026: Billing teams serving Michigan Medicaid beneficiaries must review updated service definitions and provider qualification requirements for HCBS services. Update billing protocols to reflect separation of Supported Employment into Individual and Small Group Employment services. Verify provider credentials meet new qualification standards for Housing Assistance services including Direct Support Professionals, Certified Peer Support Specialists, and Certified Peer Recovery Coaches.