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Michigan: New universal lead testing requirement for children
UnitedHealthcare·MI · Pediatrics, Family Medicine·State news
Effective date
Apr 30, 2025
We identified it
Jan 12, 2026
Summary
Michigan now requires universal blood lead testing for all children under age 6, with mandatory testing at 12 and 24 months of age, and catch-up testing for children ages 24-72 months without prior documentation. This represents a shift from risk-based to universal screening and aligns with new HEDIS quality measures.
Action Required
By April 30, 2025: Pediatric providers must update clinical protocols to include mandatory lead testing at 12 and 24 month well-child visits. Add catch-up testing protocols for children up to age 6 without prior documentation. Train staff on new requirements and parental opt-out documentation. Update EHR systems to flag missing lead tests and ensure all results are entered into Michigan Care Improvement Registry (MCIR). Monitor HEDIS compliance by tracking lead screening rates in practice.