(mmp-24-20)MDHHS Medical Services Administration Bulletin MMP 24-20 (Eligibility)#
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Bulletin Number: MMP 24-20
Distribution: All Bridges Eligibility Manual (BEM) Holders
Issued: July 2, 2024
Subject: Children’s Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009 (CHIPRA) Section 214
Effective: August 1, 2024
Programs Affected: Medicaid, MIChild
The State of Michigan is electing to pursue the state plan option in Section 214 of the Children’s Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009 (CHIPRA), which allows states to provide full coverage to pregnant women and children who are lawfully residing in the United States.
Under this change, lawfully residing pregnant women will receive full coverage through the entirety of both their pregnancy and their 12-month postpartum period. After the end of their postpartum period, they will revert to ESO coverage if applicable. Lawfully residing children will receive full coverage until they reach age 21 and then revert to ESO coverage if applicable.
Manual Maintenance
Retain this bulletin until the information is incorporated into the Bridges Eligibility Manual. Questions
Any questions regarding this bulletin should be directed to Provider Inquiry, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, P.O. Box 30731, Lansing, Michigan 48909-8231, or e-mailed to ProviderSupport@michigan.gov. When you submit an e-mail, be sure to include your name, affiliation, NPI number, and phone number so you may be contacted if necessary. Typical Providers may phone toll-free 800-292-2550. Atypical Providers may phone toll-free 800-979-4662.
An electronic copy of this document is available at www.michigan.gov/medicaidproviders >> Policy, Letters & Forms.
Approved
Meghan E. Groen, Director Behavioral and Physical Health and Aging Services Administration