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MMP 26-06: Hospital Rural Access Pool (RAP) Eligibility Criteria

Michigan Medicaid - MDHHS·MI·Enrollment
Effective date
Not stated
We identified it
Jun 16, 2026
Days to comply
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Summary

Michigan updated eligibility criteria for the Hospital Rural Access Pool (RAP) program, effective state fiscal year 2026. Hospitals must now be located in counties with populations not exceeding 195,000 and within cities/villages/townships with populations not exceeding 15,000, based on 2020 census data.

Action Required

Action needed
No immediate action required for billing teams. This policy affects hospital eligibility for state funding pools, not billing procedures or reimbursement rates. Hospitals should verify their RAP eligibility status on the Michigan Medicaid provider website if located in rural areas.

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