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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