Attention Providers: MIChild Conversion to a Medicaid Expansion Program

November 9, 2015

Attention Providers:

Effective January 1, 2016, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is converting the MIChild program to a Medicaid expansion program. Although individuals will be enrolled in a Medicaid expansion program, the program will continue to be referred to as the MIChild program.

All currently enrolled MIChild households will receive a letter informing them of this transition, when this will happen, and what to do next. Children who are currently enrolled in MIChild will automatically be transitioned from their current health plan to a Medicaid Health Plan or Fee-for-Service. There will be no gap in coverage and individuals will have access to more benefits because of this change. The MIChild program will provide dental services only through Delta Dental/Healthy Kids Dental program. Those individuals who receive dental care through Golden Dental will receive a letter about transitioning to Delta Dental/Healthy Kids Dental program.

Many individuals will stay in the same health plan and will keep their same provider(s). Those individuals that may have to switch health plans or providers will be assisted by MIChild in selecting a health plan that services their area. Please be reminded, Michigan Medicaid policy requires verification of a beneficiary’s eligibility information prior to rendering services.

MDHHS will continue to provide update notices throughout this conversion. Please visit the MIChild Provider website for more information. This website will be updated as more information becomes available. Providers with further questions can contact Provider Support by phone 1-800-292-2550 or email ProviderSupport@michigan.gov.

Thank you!