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New Medicaid Director Announced at MDHHS

Update: May 8-19, 2023

Meghan Groen has been selected to head the state’s Medicaid program, effective immediately.

Groen has 20 years of experience in government, policy and nonprofit administration, most recently as senior advisor to DHHS Director Elizabeth Hertel. In addition to her Medicaid Director duties, Meghan will also oversee physical and behavioral health and long-term care and aging programs. Prior to joining MDHHS, Groen served as the deputy policy director and health policy advisor for Governor Gretchen Whitmer.

MDHHS Releases Title V Block Grant Application

Update: May 8-19, 2023

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has asked for public comment on the Title V Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Services Block Grant application. Specifically, this grant provides funding to states to improve the health of mothers, infants and children, including children with special health care needs. Title V state action plans address the priority areas including low-risk cesarean delivery, breastfeeding, infant safe sleep, oral health, lead prevention, mental health, and more. The Title V draft FY 2024 application and FY 2022 annual report are available online. MDHHS welcomes comments on the application by 5 p.m., Friday, June 9. Comments can be submitted to MDHHS-MCHBlockGrant@michigan.gov.

MDHHS Releases Medicaid Redetermination

Update: Feb 6-17, 2023

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) issued guidance for Medicaid enrollee redetermination in anticipation of the end of the federal public health emergency (PHE).

During the federal COVID-19 PHE, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act required states to continue health care coverage for all Medicaid enrollees, regardless if their eligibility changes. With the end of the federal PHE nearing, Michigan will begin redetermining beneficiaries beginning in June 2023. Redetermination will continue on a monthly basis through May 2024.

Beneficiaries are encouraged to check their renewal dates here.