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MMP 26-09: Updates to Home Help Program Policy
Michigan Medicaid - MDHHS·MI · Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, General Practice·Medical Policy
Effective date
May 1, 2026
We identified it
Jun 16, 2026
Summary
Michigan is expanding who can certify medical need for Home Help services to include Clinical Nurse Specialists and adding a new form (MDHHS-6200) as an alternative to the existing DHS-54A form. Home Help agency owners must now monitor and ensure their caregivers maintain active CHAMPS enrollment.
Action Required
By May 1, 2026: Michigan providers offering Home Help services should update internal procedures to accept MDHHS-6200 forms for medical certification and ensure Clinical Nurse Specialists are recognized as qualified certifying providers. Agency owners must implement monitoring processes for caregiver CHAMPS revalidation status using the 'View Servicing Provider Details' function.