Michigan Seeks Public Feedback On Behavioral Health Care Access Ahead Of Pre-Paid Inpatient Health Plan Reprocurement

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is launching an initiative designed to improve access to quality behavioral health care. As part of this effort, MDHHS is seeking public input through an online survey as the department moves to a competitive procurement process for the state’s Pre-Paid Inpatient Health Plan (PIHP) contracts. This initiative will help to increase consumer choice and access to services while preserving the Community Mental Health Services Programs (CMHSPs) many Medicaid beneficiaries go to for behavioral health care services.

Michigan’s specialty behavioral health system provides health care coverage to approximately 300 . . .