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BEM 168 14 of 17 MI COORDINATED HEALTH (MICH) BPB 2026-005 2-1-2026

BRIDGES ELIGIBILITY MANUAL STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

Purpose of Deeming Deeming ensures continuity of care for beneficiaries who may experience delays in completing or processing their Medicaid redetermination paperwork. During this period, members retain access to: • Medicare services through their MICH plan. • Most Medicaid services, including long-term supports and behavioral health care. Eligibility for Deeming A member may enter the deeming period if: • They are currently enrolled in MICH. • Their Medicaid redetermination paperwork is not submitted or processed by the due date. Duration of Deeming • The deeming period lasts for three, four, five or six months, depending on deeming period elected by the plan, following the missed redetermination deadline. • During this time, the members remain enrolled in MICH and continues to receive services. Member Notification • Members will receive a written notice from their MICH health plan indicating they are in the deeming period. • The notice will include instructions for submitting or correcting redetermination paperwork. End of Deeming • If full Medicaid eligibility is reconfirmed during the deeming period, the member continues uninterrupted enrollment in MICH. • If eligibility is not re-established, the member will be disenrolled from MICH and will: