Healthy Michigan Plan Changes Coming in 2024

Beginning January 1, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) will be implementing changes to the Healthy Michigan Plan (HMP) that affect cost-sharing and healthy behaviors for beneficiaries.

Enrolled individuals will not face care disruptions or benefit reductions due to these updates. Alterations to the plan include revised copayment obligations for beneficiaries aged 21 and older, where copayments may now be required at the point of service instead of through the MI Health Account. Exceptions for copayments related to chronic conditions and exemptions for medically frail individuals will be discontinued.

While encouraging healthy behaviors remains a focus, requirements for annual Health Risk Assessments and specific activities via the MI Health Account will no longer be mandatory or incentivized. MDHHS plans to collaborate with Medicaid Health Plans to introduce financial incentives for enrollees displaying improved health outcomes, adopting healthy behaviors, or completing screenings or procedures that contribute to better health.

Recommendations for Your Practice:

• Review additional details in bulletin number MMP 23-71.
• Help beneficiaries verify or update their contact information in MIBridges. Beneficiaries can also call their local MDHHS office. Visit the MDHHS County Office webpage to find local office information.
• Stay up to date on changes by visiting the Healthy Michigan Plan website Healthy Michigan Plan.